Barrington

Ecosystem Overview

The Barrington ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chicago nearby has 33% more documented species, Barrington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #109 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#109

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#109 of 594 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Carex pensylvanica

common oak sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common2 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Elymus hystrix

glumeless wildrye

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Phytomyza spinaciae

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Rare1 obs.

Calycomyza verbenae

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-33% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-33% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-33% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-33% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+40% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-33% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-33% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-33% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Illinois.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-33% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-33% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-33% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-33% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+40% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-33% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-33% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-33% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#109

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#109 of 594 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Carex pensylvanica

common oak sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common2 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Elymus hystrix

glumeless wildrye

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Phytomyza spinaciae

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Rare1 obs.

Calycomyza verbenae

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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