Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Ford County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Ford County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ford 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 Ford County County.
The Ford County ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Ford County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Sibley, Ford County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Ford County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.
White mulberry
Rattlesnake-Master
rum cherry, black cherry
Northern Dropseed
smooth milkweed
American Solomon'S-Seal
hoary gromwell
Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower
American Spurge
whole-leaved rosinweed
Carolina Rose
Leadplant Amorpha
Hackberry
Wild Garlic
yellow star-grass
Blue-Jacket
copper-shoulder oval sedge
Mead's stiff sedge
Punctured Tiger Beetle
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