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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
American Redstart
Downy Woodpecker
Mayapple
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Woodbine
Blanchard'S Cricket Frog
Veery
House Sparrow
Carolina Locust

Ajuga
Haymaids
Poison Ivy
Bluebells
Teal
Common Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Cat Squirrel
Carolina Chickadee
Chestnut-Sided Warbler
Horseweed
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coles County County, Illinois
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 Coles County County.
The Mattoon ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Coles County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Coles County, Mattoon hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #63 for species diversity among 100 Coles County County natural areas, placing it in the 37th percentile for biodiversity.