Champaign County

Ecosystem Overview

The Champaign County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Champaign 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. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 15 Champaign County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.

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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 15 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Champaign

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common257 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common206 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common203 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common199 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common161 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common147 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common132 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common129 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common124 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common123 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common113 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional108 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional98 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional97 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional88 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional83 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional83 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare80 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare77 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare72 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Champaign County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Urbana

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Rantoul

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Kaufman Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Homer Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Collins Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Second Street Detention Basin

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Champaign County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Champaign County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Urbana

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Rantoul

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Kaufman Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Homer Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Collins Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Second Street Detention Basin

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 15 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Champaign

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common257 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common206 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common203 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common199 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common161 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common147 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common132 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common129 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common124 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common123 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common113 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional108 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional98 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional97 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional88 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional83 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional83 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare80 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare77 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare72 obs.

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