Watseka

Ecosystem Overview

The Watseka ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Iroquois County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Iroquois County nearby has 50% more documented species, Watseka offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #33 for species diversity among 100 Iroquois County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 100 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Iroquois County

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Phaseolus vulgaris

Bean

Very Common3 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common2 obs.

Lobularia maritima

Sweet-Alice

Very Common2 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

American Pellitory

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Occasional1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare1 obs.

Amaranthus retroflexus

Redroot

Rare1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Iroquois County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Iroquois County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-50% vs. current

Iroquois County State Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-54% vs. current

Loda

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-54% vs. current

Crescent City

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-12% vs. current

Thawville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+106% vs. current

Onarga

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+118% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+147% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+429% 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 Iroquois County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Phaseolus vulgaris

Bean

Very Common3 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common2 obs.

Lobularia maritima

Sweet-Alice

Very Common2 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

American Pellitory

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Occasional1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare1 obs.

Amaranthus retroflexus

Redroot

Rare1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Iroquois County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Iroquois County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-50% vs. current

Iroquois County State Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-54% vs. current

Loda

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-54% vs. current

Crescent City

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-12% vs. current

Thawville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+106% vs. current

Onarga

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+118% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+147% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+429% 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

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 100 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Iroquois County

-50% species diversity