Hardin County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Hardin County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardin 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 Rosiclare, Hardin County hosts 957% 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. Rosiclare

+957% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common7.67 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common5.25 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry

Very Common4.91 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common4.76 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Very Common4.28 obs.

Battus philenor

Blue Swallowtail

Common4.04 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Common3.88 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Common3.76 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common3.74 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common3.31 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Common3.13 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Occasional3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Occasional3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional3 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Occasional2.92 obs.

Amelanchier arborea

Shadblow

Occasional2.84 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Rare2.83 obs.

Cunila origanoides

American Dittany

Rare2.83 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Rare2.77 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. Rosiclare

+957% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common7.67 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common5.25 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry

Very Common4.91 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common4.76 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Very Common4.28 obs.

Battus philenor

Blue Swallowtail

Common4.04 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Common3.88 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Common3.76 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common3.74 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common3.31 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Common3.13 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Occasional3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Occasional3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional3 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Occasional2.92 obs.

Amelanchier arborea

Shadblow

Occasional2.84 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Rare2.83 obs.

Cunila origanoides

American Dittany

Rare2.83 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Rare2.77 obs.

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