Urbana
Ecosystem Overview
The Urbana ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #1 for species diversity among 15 champaign county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Thamnophis radix
Plains Garter Snake
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Arilus cristatus
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Cochliomyia macellaria
secondary screwworm
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Armadillidium nasatum
Lygaeus turcicus
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Champaign County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Urbana. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Urbanawithin Champaign County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.