Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in East Cape Girardeau. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Two-Spotted Bumblebee
Pond Bird
American Avocet
Great Blue Heron
Pond Bird
Kildeer
Ae'O
Pond Bird
Woodbine

Althea
Common Buckeye
Ragweed
Common Flicker
Dogwood

Redroot
White-Tailed Deer
Tawny Emperor
Starling
Get all 61 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alexander County County, Illinois
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 Alexander County County.
The East Cape Girardeau ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Alexander County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alexander County nearby has 22% more documented species, East Cape Girardeau offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 93 Alexander County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.