Colchester

Ecosystem Overview

The Colchester ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in McDonough County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McDonough County nearby has 47% more documented species, Colchester offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

vs. McDonough County

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Vinca major

Bigleaf Periwinkle

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Very Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common0.46 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.41 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Very Common0.37 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Carpet Box

Common0.35 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Common0.35 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.29 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Common0.28 obs.

Viburnum lentago

Black Haw

Common0.27 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.26 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.25 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

Prickly Ash

Occasional0.24 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional0.24 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Occasional0.24 obs.

Aesculus glabra

Buckeye

Occasional0.24 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional0.23 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Rare0.23 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Rare0.13 obs.

Urtica urens

Dog Nettle

Rare0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McDonough County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

McDonough County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-47% vs. current

MacOmb

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-47% vs. current

Argyle Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

43 species

-2% vs. current

Tennessee

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+600% vs. current

Bushnell

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2000% vs. current

Good Hope

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2000% vs. current

MacOmb

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-47% vs. current

Spring Lake Park

Importance: 0.60

66 species

-36% 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 McDonough County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McDonough County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

McDonough County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-47% vs. current

MacOmb

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-47% vs. current

Argyle Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

43 species

-2% vs. current

Tennessee

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+600% vs. current

Bushnell

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2000% vs. current

Good Hope

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2000% vs. current

MacOmb

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-47% vs. current

Spring Lake Park

Importance: 0.60

66 species

-36% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Vinca major

Bigleaf Periwinkle

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Very Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common0.46 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.41 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Very Common0.37 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Carpet Box

Common0.35 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Common0.35 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.29 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Common0.28 obs.

Viburnum lentago

Black Haw

Common0.27 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.26 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.25 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

Prickly Ash

Occasional0.24 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional0.24 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Occasional0.24 obs.

Aesculus glabra

Buckeye

Occasional0.24 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional0.23 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Rare0.23 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Rare0.13 obs.

Urtica urens

Dog Nettle

Rare0.13 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

vs. McDonough County

-47% species diversity