Morris
Ecosystem Overview
The Morris ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in grundy county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grundy County nearby has 74% more documented species, Morris offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 grundy county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Cerioporus squamosus
Polygonatum biflorum
American Solomon'S-Seal
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Ranunculus abortivus
Little-Leaved Buttercup
Menispermum canadense
Yellow Parilla
Malva neglecta
dwarf mallow
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Green ash, Red ash
Plantago rugelii
Blackseed Plantain
Danaus plexippus
monarch
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Regional Wildlife Network
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