Mahomet
Ecosystem Overview
The Mahomet ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in champaign county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #3 for species diversity among 15 champaign county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Spizella pusilla
Field Sparrow
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Passerina cyanea
Indigo Bunting
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Champaign County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Mahomet. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mahometwithin Champaign County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.