Peoria

Ecosystem Overview

The Peoria ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chicago nearby has 52% more documented species, Peoria offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #141 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#141

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#141 of 594 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-52% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Agrimonia parviflora

Southern Agrimony

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-52% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-52% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-52% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-52% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-52% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-52% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-52% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-52% 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

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-52% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-52% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-52% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-52% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-52% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-52% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-52% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-52% 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

#141

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#141 of 594 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-52% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Agrimonia parviflora

Southern Agrimony

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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