Hamburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Hamburg ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Calhoun County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Calhoun County nearby has 77% more documented species, Hamburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #44 for species diversity among 100 Calhoun County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 100 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Very Common0.06 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Very Common0.06 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common0.06 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Very Common0.06 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Very Common0.06 obs.

Limnodromus griseus

Dowitcher

Common0.06 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Common0.05 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common0.05 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Common0.04 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common0.04 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

Grey Plover

Common0.04 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional0.04 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional0.04 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

Pond Bird

Occasional0.04 obs.

Botaurus lentiginosus

American Bittern

Occasional0.02 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional0.02 obs.

Calidris alpina

Dunlin

Occasional0.02 obs.

Calidris himantopus

Pond Bird

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calhoun County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-77% vs. current

Brussels

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Batchtown

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+80% vs. current

Hardin

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+500% vs. current

Kampsville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Hardin

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+500% vs. current

Marshall Landing

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Deer Plain

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calhoun County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-77% vs. current

Brussels

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Batchtown

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+80% vs. current

Hardin

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+500% vs. current

Kampsville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Hardin

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+500% vs. current

Marshall Landing

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Deer Plain

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 100 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Very Common0.06 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Very Common0.06 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common0.06 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Very Common0.06 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Very Common0.06 obs.

Limnodromus griseus

Dowitcher

Common0.06 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Common0.05 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common0.05 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Common0.04 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common0.04 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

Grey Plover

Common0.04 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional0.04 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional0.04 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

Pond Bird

Occasional0.04 obs.

Botaurus lentiginosus

American Bittern

Occasional0.02 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional0.02 obs.

Calidris alpina

Dunlin

Occasional0.02 obs.

Calidris himantopus

Pond Bird

Rare0.02 obs.

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