Elgin

Ecosystem Overview

The Elgin ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #67 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#67

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#67 of 594 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common12 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common11 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common9 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Very Common9 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common6 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common5 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Common5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common5 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common5 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common5 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common5 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Occasional5 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Occasional5 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Occasional5 obs.

Cirsium muticum

Swamp Thistle

Occasional4 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional4 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Rare4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare4 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+108% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

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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

100

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+108% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#67

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#67 of 594 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common12 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common11 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common9 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Very Common9 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common6 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common5 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Common5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common5 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common5 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common5 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common5 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Occasional5 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Occasional5 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Occasional5 obs.

Cirsium muticum

Swamp Thistle

Occasional4 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional4 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Rare4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare4 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Rare4 obs.

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