MacOn County

Ecosystem Overview

The MacOn County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Macon County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Forsyth, MacOn County hosts 179% more species diversity. This location ranks #44 for species diversity among 100 Macon County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 100 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Forsyth

+179% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common17.5 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common15 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Very Common11 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common10 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Very Common8.12 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common8 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common8 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Common7 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Common7 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common7 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common7 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional6 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional5 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional5 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Rare4.52 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare4.19 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Macon County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Argenta

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Mount Zion

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Harristown

Importance: 0.70

67 species

+16% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+30% vs. current

Long Creek

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+70% vs. current

Forsyth

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+179% vs. current

Oreana

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+388% 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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Common Flicker

Rare4 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 100 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Forsyth

+179% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Macon County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Argenta

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Mount Zion

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Harristown

Importance: 0.70

67 species

+16% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+30% vs. current

Long Creek

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+70% vs. current

Forsyth

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+179% vs. current

Oreana

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+388% vs. current