Alexander County
Ecosystem Overview
The Alexander County ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in alexander county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tamms, Alexander County hosts 1100% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 alexander county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Canis latrans
Prairie Wolf
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Polistes metricus
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Tringa flavipes
lesser yellowlegs
Calidris melanotos
pectoral sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Melospiza georgiana
Swamp Sparrow
Ricciocarpos natans
purple-fringed liverwort
Carex hyalinolepis
Hyaline-Scaled Sedge
Carex blanda
bland sedge
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Alexander County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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