Oak Brook
Ecosystem Overview
The Oak Brook ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in dupage 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 37 dupage county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Magicicada septendecim
Decim Periodical Cicada
Magicicada cassini
Cassini Periodical Cicada
Verbesina alternifolia
Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard
Prochoerodes lineola
Large Maple Spanworm Moth
Massospora cicadina
Golovinomyces verbenae
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Hepatica acutiloba
sharp-lobed liverleaf
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Verbena urticifolia
White Vervain
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Lepomis humilis
Orangespotted sunfish
Eupatorium serotinum
late boneset
Semotilus atromaculatus
Chub
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Campaea perlata
Pale Beauty Moth
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dupage County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Oak Brook. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Oak Brookwithin Dupage County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.