Woodford County

Ecosystem Overview

The Woodford County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Woodford 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 Lake Santa Fe, Woodford County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Woodford County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Santa Fe

+0% 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 Common9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common3 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common3 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional3 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Occasional3 obs.

Ogdoconta cinereola

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Occasional2 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Rare2 obs.

Melanolophia canadaria

Canadian Melanolophia Moth

Rare2 obs.

Heteropacha rileyana

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Woodford County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Congerville

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Germantown Hills

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+567% 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 Woodford County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Woodford County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Congerville

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Germantown Hills

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+567% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Santa Fe

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common3 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common3 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional3 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Occasional3 obs.

Ogdoconta cinereola

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Occasional2 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Rare2 obs.

Melanolophia canadaria

Canadian Melanolophia Moth

Rare2 obs.

Heteropacha rileyana

Rare2 obs.

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