MacOn County

Ecosystem Overview

The MacOn County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Macon 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 Decatur, MacOn County hosts 488% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Macon County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur

+488% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common15 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Very Common11 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common10 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common8 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Very Common8 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Common7 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common7 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common7 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common5 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

White Micrathena

Occasional4 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Occasional4 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Macon County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur

Importance: 0.51

17 species

+488% 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 Macon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Macon County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur

Importance: 0.51

17 species

+488% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur

+488% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common15 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Very Common11 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common10 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common8 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Very Common8 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Common7 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common7 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common7 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common5 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

White Micrathena

Occasional4 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Occasional4 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

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