McClure Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The McClure ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Alexander County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alexander County nearby has 90% more documented species, McClure offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #53 for species diversity among 93 Alexander County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 93 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 93 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Alexander County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Very Common0.19 obs.

Calidris melanotos

Pond Bird

Very Common0.19 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common0.18 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Very Common0.18 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Very Common0.18 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Common0.18 obs.

Calidris minutilla

Pond Bird

Common0.18 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alexander County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexander County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-90% vs. current

Cairo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-90% vs. current

Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-90% vs. current

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Very Common0.19 obs.

Calidris melanotos

Pond Bird

Very Common0.19 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common0.18 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Very Common0.18 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Very Common0.18 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Common0.18 obs.

Calidris minutilla

Pond Bird

Common0.18 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.01 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 93 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 93 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Alexander County

-90% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alexander County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexander County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-90% vs. current

Cairo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-90% vs. current

Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-90% vs. current

61 species

-87% vs. current

Thebes

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-47% vs. current

Tamms

Importance: 0.70

10 species

-20% vs. current

Cairo

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+100% vs. current

East Cape Girardeau

Importance: 0.50

57 species

-86% 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 Alexander County County.