Moline

Ecosystem Overview

The Moline ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Rock Island County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rock Island nearby has 45% more documented species, Moline offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Rock Island County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rock Island

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Carex jamesii

grass sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Carex blanda

bland sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Occasional1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Rare1 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Rare1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Rock Island County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Rock Island

Importance: 0.52

64 species

-45% vs. current

Rock Island County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-65% vs. current

East Moline

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Silvis

Importance: 0.41

9 species

+289% vs. current

Milan

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+1650% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.41

55 species

-36% vs. current

Rapids City

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+483% 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 Rock Island County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Rock Island County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Rock Island

Importance: 0.52

64 species

-45% vs. current

Rock Island County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-65% vs. current

East Moline

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Silvis

Importance: 0.41

9 species

+289% vs. current

Milan

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+1650% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.41

55 species

-36% vs. current

Rapids City

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+483% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rock Island

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Carex jamesii

grass sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Carex blanda

bland sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Occasional1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Rare1 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Rare1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Rare1 obs.

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