Batchtown

Ecosystem Overview

The Batchtown ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Calhoun County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Calhoun County nearby has 87% more documented species, Batchtown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #61 for species diversity among 100 Calhoun County County natural areas, placing it in the 39th 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

#61

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#61 of 100 locations

39th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

Herring Gull

Very Common0.12 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common0.09 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common0.09 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Very Common0.09 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Snipe

Common0.08 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Common0.05 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common0.04 obs.

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Bunting

Common0.04 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calhoun County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-87% vs. current

Brussels

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Hamburg

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-44% vs. current

Hardin

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+233% vs. current

Kampsville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Hardin

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+233% vs. current

Marshall Landing

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-87% vs. current

Deer Plain

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-87% 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 Calhoun County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

Herring Gull

Very Common0.12 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common0.09 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common0.09 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Very Common0.09 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Snipe

Common0.08 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Common0.05 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common0.04 obs.

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Bunting

Common0.04 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calhoun County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-87% vs. current

Brussels

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Hamburg

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-44% vs. current

Hardin

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+233% vs. current

Kampsville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Hardin

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+233% vs. current

Marshall Landing

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-87% vs. current

Deer Plain

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-87% 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

#61

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#61 of 100 locations

39th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-87% species diversity