Crest Hill

Ecosystem Overview

The Crest Hill ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Will County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Will County nearby has 87% more documented species, Crest Hill offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 15 Will County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 15 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Will County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common1 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common1 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Common1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional1 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Will County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Will County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Romeoville

Importance: 0.49

79 species

-84% vs. current

Lockport

Importance: 0.35

23 species

-43% vs. current

Mokena

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+63% vs. current

Snapper Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Lake Renwick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

New Lenox

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+86% vs. current

Monee

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+1200% 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 Will County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Will County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Will County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Romeoville

Importance: 0.49

79 species

-84% vs. current

Lockport

Importance: 0.35

23 species

-43% vs. current

Mokena

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+63% vs. current

Snapper Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Lake Renwick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

New Lenox

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+86% vs. current

Monee

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+1200% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 15 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Will County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common1 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common1 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Common1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional1 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Occasional1 obs.

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