Fulton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fulton County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Fulton 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 Lewistown, Fulton County hosts 1133% more species diversity. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 100 Fulton County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewistown

+1133% 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 Common13.33 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common8 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Very Common6 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common5.57 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common5.43 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common5.04 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common5 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common4.46 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common4 obs.

Passer montanus

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Occasional3.49 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional3.3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

Yellow Lotus

Occasional3 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional3 obs.

Bidens cernua

Pitchfork

Rare3 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Rare3 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

Sweating-Weed

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fulton County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Rice Lake State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge

in Havana

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-5% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-4% vs. current

Emiquon Preserve

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-3% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+28% vs. current

Double T State Fish & Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+311% vs. current

Banner

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+335% vs. current

Liverpool

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+363% 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 Fulton County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common13.33 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common8 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Very Common6 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common5.57 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common5.43 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common5.04 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common5 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common4.46 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common4 obs.

Passer montanus

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Occasional3.49 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional3.3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

Yellow Lotus

Occasional3 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional3 obs.

Bidens cernua

Pitchfork

Rare3 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Rare3 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

Sweating-Weed

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fulton County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Rice Lake State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge

in Havana

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-5% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-4% vs. current

Emiquon Preserve

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-3% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+28% vs. current

Double T State Fish & Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+311% vs. current

Banner

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+335% vs. current

Liverpool

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+363% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewistown

+1133% species diversity