Bethany

Ecosystem Overview

The Bethany ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Moultrie County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Moultrie County nearby has 84% more documented species, Bethany offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 55 Moultrie County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 55 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Moultrie County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Hedera helix

Ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Cotinus coggygria

Fustet

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.21 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Very Common0.21 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.04 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Sanicle

Common0.04 obs.

Cystopteris fragilis

Bladder Fern

Common0.04 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Common0.03 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Common0.03 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common0.03 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Common0.03 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moultrie County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Moultrie County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-76% vs. current

Allenville

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-68% vs. current

Gays

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-71% vs. current

Greenhill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-71% vs. current

Tabor Park

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-71% vs. current

Bruce

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-71% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moultrie County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Moultrie County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-76% vs. current

Allenville

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-68% vs. current

Gays

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-71% vs. current

Greenhill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-71% vs. current

Tabor Park

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-71% vs. current

Bruce

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-71% 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 55 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Moultrie County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Hedera helix

Ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Cotinus coggygria

Fustet

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.21 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Very Common0.21 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.04 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Sanicle

Common0.04 obs.

Cystopteris fragilis

Bladder Fern

Common0.04 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Common0.03 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Common0.03 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common0.03 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Common0.03 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional0.03 obs.

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