Calumet City

Ecosystem Overview

The Calumet City ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Cook County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Evanston nearby has 34% more documented species, Calumet City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 97 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 97 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common3 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Very Common3 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common3 obs.

Moehringia lateriflora

Blunt-Leaf Grove-Sandwort

Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common2 obs.

Viola sagittata

Arrow-Leaved Violet

Common2 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Common2 obs.

Coreopsis palmata

prairie coreopsis

Common2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Rare1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-34% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-34% vs. current

Oak Park

Importance: 0.51

35 species

+89% vs. current

Skokie

Importance: 0.51

92 species

-28% vs. current

Cicero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+6500% vs. current

Des Plaines

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+16% vs. current

Park Ridge

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+843% vs. current

Glenview

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% 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 Cook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-34% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-34% vs. current

Oak Park

Importance: 0.51

35 species

+89% vs. current

Skokie

Importance: 0.51

92 species

-28% vs. current

Cicero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+6500% vs. current

Des Plaines

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+16% vs. current

Park Ridge

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+843% vs. current

Glenview

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 97 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common3 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Very Common3 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common3 obs.

Moehringia lateriflora

Blunt-Leaf Grove-Sandwort

Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common2 obs.

Viola sagittata

Arrow-Leaved Violet

Common2 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Common2 obs.

Coreopsis palmata

prairie coreopsis

Common2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Rare1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

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