Kaufman Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Kaufman Lake ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Champaign County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Champaign nearby has 71% more documented species, Kaufman Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 15 Champaign County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 15 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Champaign

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common4 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common3 obs.

Elimia livescens

Liver Elimia

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Champaign County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-71% vs. current

Urbana

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-71% vs. current

Champaign County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-71% vs. current

Rantoul

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+314% vs. current

Homer Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+38% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+71% vs. current

Collins Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+123% vs. current

Second Street Detention Basin

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+867% 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

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Champaign County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-71% vs. current

Urbana

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-71% vs. current

Champaign County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-71% vs. current

Rantoul

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+314% vs. current

Homer Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+38% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+71% vs. current

Collins Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+123% vs. current

Second Street Detention Basin

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+867% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 15 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Champaign

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common4 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common3 obs.

Elimia livescens

Liver Elimia

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare1 obs.

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