Collinsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Collinsville ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chicago nearby has 17% more documented species, Collinsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #100 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#100

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#100 of 594 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-17% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common3 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Fusicolla merismoides

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-17% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-17% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-17% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-17% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+73% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-17% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-17% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-17% 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

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-17% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-17% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-17% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-17% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+73% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-17% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-17% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-17% 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

#100

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#100 of 594 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common3 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Fusicolla merismoides

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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