Moultrie County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Moultrie County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Moultrie County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Bethany, Moultrie County hosts 517% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Bethany

+517% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common6.97 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common5.22 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common4.45 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common4 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Very Common3.18 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Common2.85 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Sanicle

Common2.7 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common2.24 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Common2.16 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Common2.15 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Common2 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional2 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddyduck

Rare2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Rare2 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte'S Gull

Rare2 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

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Bethany

+517% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common6.97 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common5.22 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common4.45 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common4 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Very Common3.18 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Common2.85 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Sanicle

Common2.7 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common2.24 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Common2.16 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Common2.15 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Common2 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional2 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddyduck

Rare2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Rare2 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte'S Gull

Rare2 obs.

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