Allenville

Ecosystem Overview

The Allenville ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Moultrie 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 Moultrie County nearby has 50% more documented species, Allenville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 55 Moultrie County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 55 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Moultrie County

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common0.41 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common0.41 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte'S Gull

Very Common0.41 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Very Common0.41 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common0.41 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddyduck

Common0.41 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common0.41 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common0.41 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common0.41 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.41 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Occasional0.37 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.21 obs.

Certhia americana

Brown Creeper

Occasional0.21 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional0.21 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Occasional0.21 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional0.21 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Rare0.21 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Rare0.21 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moultrie County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Moultrie County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-50% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-24% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+208% vs. current

Gays

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1750% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-10% vs. current

Greenhill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-10% vs. current

Tabor Park

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-10% vs. current

Bruce

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-10% 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 Moultrie County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common0.41 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common0.41 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte'S Gull

Very Common0.41 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Very Common0.41 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common0.41 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddyduck

Common0.41 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common0.41 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common0.41 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common0.41 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.41 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Occasional0.37 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.21 obs.

Certhia americana

Brown Creeper

Occasional0.21 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional0.21 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Occasional0.21 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional0.21 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Rare0.21 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Rare0.21 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moultrie County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Moultrie County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-50% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-24% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+208% vs. current

Gays

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1750% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-10% vs. current

Greenhill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-10% vs. current

Tabor Park

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-10% vs. current

Bruce

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-10% 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 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 55 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Moultrie County

-50% species diversity