Quincy

Ecosystem Overview

The Quincy ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Adams 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 Adams County nearby has 38% more documented species, Quincy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Adams County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Adams County

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Very Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Marchantia polymorpha

Common Liverwort

Common1 obs.

Acalypha persimilis

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Occasional1 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Adams County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Adams County

Importance: 0.49

26 species

-38% 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 Adams County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Adams County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Adams County

Importance: 0.49

26 species

-38% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Adams County

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Very Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Marchantia polymorpha

Common Liverwort

Common1 obs.

Acalypha persimilis

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Occasional1 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Occasional1 obs.

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