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

Mayapple
Widow Skimmer
Green Clearwing
Woodbine
Haymaids
Pawpaw
Wild Ginger
Blue Dasher
Poison Ivy
Downy Woodpecker
Snapweed
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Common Whitetail
Purslane
Sassafras
Slaty Skimmer
Common Cardinal

Redroot
Tufted Titmouse
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Edgar County County, Illinois
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 Edgar County County.
The Edgar County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Edgar 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 Redmon, Edgar County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Edgar County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.