Forest Glen

Ecosystem Overview

The Forest Glen ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #23 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 594 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common7 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common7 obs.

Plantago rugelii

Blackseed Plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common4 obs.

Dasistoma macrophyllum

Common4 obs.

Taenidia integerrima

Golden Alexander

Common4 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional4 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Occasional3 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Rare3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+108% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% 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 Illinois.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+108% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 594 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common7 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common7 obs.

Plantago rugelii

Blackseed Plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common4 obs.

Dasistoma macrophyllum

Common4 obs.

Taenidia integerrima

Golden Alexander

Common4 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional4 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Occasional3 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Rare3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

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