Collins Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Collins Pond ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Champaign County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Champaign nearby has 87% more documented species, Collins Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 15 Champaign County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 15 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Champaign

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Common1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Champaign County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-87% vs. current

Urbana

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-87% vs. current

Champaign County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Rantoul

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+86% vs. current

Kaufman Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-55% vs. current

Homer Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-38% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-24% vs. current

Second Street Detention Basin

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% 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

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Champaign County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-87% vs. current

Urbana

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-87% vs. current

Champaign County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Rantoul

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+86% vs. current

Kaufman Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-55% vs. current

Homer Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-38% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-24% vs. current

Second Street Detention Basin

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 15 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Champaign

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Common1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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