Bloomington
Ecosystem Overview
The Bloomington ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in mclean county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Normal nearby has 16% more documented species, Bloomington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 mclean county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sleepingplant
Dipsacus laciniatus
Laciniate Teasel
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Utterbackia imbecillis
paper pondshell
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Silphium laciniatum
pilot weed
Sorghastrum nutans
Yellow Indiangrass
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in McLean County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bloomington. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bloomingtonwithin McLean County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.