Bruce

Ecosystem Overview

The Bruce ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Moultrie 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 Moultrie County nearby has 45% more documented species, Bruce offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 55 Moultrie County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 55 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Moultrie County

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Very Common0.13 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.11 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common0.09 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Very Common0.09 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common0.09 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common0.09 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common0.09 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Common0.09 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte'S Gull

Common0.09 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common0.09 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddyduck

Common0.09 obs.

Ictiobus cyprinellus

Buffalofish

Occasional0.08 obs.

Aplodinotus grunniens

Sheephead

Occasional0.08 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Occasional0.08 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.08 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Cress

Occasional0.08 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.08 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Rare0.05 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare0.05 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moultrie County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Moultrie County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-45% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-16% vs. current

Allenville

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+11% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+242% vs. current

Gays

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.60

41 species

0% vs. current

Greenhill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

41 species

0% vs. current

Tabor Park

Importance: 0.50

41 species

0% 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

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moultrie County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Moultrie County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-45% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-16% vs. current

Allenville

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+11% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+242% vs. current

Gays

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Sullivan

Importance: 0.60

41 species

0% vs. current

Greenhill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

41 species

0% vs. current

Tabor Park

Importance: 0.50

41 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Very Common0.13 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.11 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common0.09 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Very Common0.09 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common0.09 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common0.09 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common0.09 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Common0.09 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte'S Gull

Common0.09 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common0.09 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddyduck

Common0.09 obs.

Ictiobus cyprinellus

Buffalofish

Occasional0.08 obs.

Aplodinotus grunniens

Sheephead

Occasional0.08 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Occasional0.08 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.08 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Cress

Occasional0.08 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.08 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Rare0.05 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare0.05 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare0.05 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 55 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Moultrie County

-45% species diversity