McLean County

Ecosystem Overview

The McLean County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in McLean County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Bloomington, McLean County hosts 19% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 McLean County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Bloomington

+19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common79 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common44 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common36 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common32 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common20 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common19 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common17 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common16 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common16 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common13 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common12 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional12 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional11 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional11 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional10 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Occasional10 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional9 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare8 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare8 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McLean County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

84 species

+19% vs. current

Normal

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Birky Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Tipton Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

White Oak Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Tipton Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Miller Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Le Roy

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% 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 McLean County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McLean County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

84 species

+19% vs. current

Normal

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Birky Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Tipton Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

White Oak Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Tipton Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Miller Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Le Roy

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Bloomington

+19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common79 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common44 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common36 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common32 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common20 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common19 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common17 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common16 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common16 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common13 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common12 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional12 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional11 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional11 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional10 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Occasional10 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional9 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare8 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare8 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare7 obs.

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