Belvidere
Ecosystem Overview
The Belvidere ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in boone county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boone County nearby has 42% more documented species, Belvidere offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 boone county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Asarum canadense
wild ginger
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Dasistoma macrophyllum
Lithobates pipiens
Northern Leopard Frog
Pastinaca sativa
Wild parsnip
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Haplotrema concavum
Anguispira alternata
Flamed Tigersnail
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Hordeum jubatum
foxtail barley
Dactylis glomerata
Orchardgrass
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Belviderewithin Boone County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.