Christian County
Ecosystem Overview
The Christian County ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in christian county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Taylorville, Christian County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 christian 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 17 total documented species.
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Strix varia
barred owl
Parmotrema hypotropum
Powdered Ruffle Lichen
Phlox divaricata
Forest Phlox
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Christian County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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