Gibson City

Ecosystem Overview

The Gibson City ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Ford 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 Ford County nearby has 81% more documented species, Gibson City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Ford County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Ford County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Morus alba

White mulberry

Very Common9 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Very Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Very Common1 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Common1 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common1 obs.

Asclepias sullivantii

smooth milkweed

Common1 obs.

Scrophularia marilandica

Maryland Figwort

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ford County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Ford County

Importance: 0.48

52 species

-81% vs. current

Kempton

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+400% 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 Ford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ford County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Ford County

Importance: 0.48

52 species

-81% vs. current

Kempton

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+400% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Ford County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Morus alba

White mulberry

Very Common9 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Very Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Very Common1 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Common1 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common1 obs.

Asclepias sullivantii

smooth milkweed

Common1 obs.

Scrophularia marilandica

Maryland Figwort

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

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