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Locations in Champaign County, Illinois

Species in Champaign County

Common Species in Champaign County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common257 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common206 obs.
Corbicula fluminea

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common203 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common199 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common161 obs.
Spinus tristis

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common147 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common132 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common129 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional124 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional123 obs.
Dryobates pubescens

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional113 obs.
Molothrus ater

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional108 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional98 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare97 obs.
Sitta carolinensis

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare88 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Champaign County

Explore 35 documented locations in Champaign County, Illinois. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (4 locations)

Champaign

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Urbana

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Champaign County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Mahomet

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (4 locations)

Savoy

A productive wildlife area hosting 49 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

49
species

St. Joseph

A productive wildlife area hosting 39 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

39
species

Kaufman Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 29 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

29
species

Homer Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 21 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

21
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (7 locations)

Crystal Lake

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Collins Pond

A specialized habitat with 13 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

13
species

Rantoul

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Tolono

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Second Street Detention Basin

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Homer

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Bondville

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (20 locations)

Arbor Meadows Lake

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Lake Devonshire

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Maynard Lake

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Mid America Sand & Gravel Lake

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Pinetree Lake

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Spring Lake

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Pesotum

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Thomasboro

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Foosland

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Sadorus

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Broadlands

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Ogden

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Philo

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Fisher

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Sidney

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Gifford

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Royal

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Ludlow

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Wilbur Heights

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Longview

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About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Champaign County's natural heritage.

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