East St. Louis
Ecosystem Overview
The East St. Louis ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in saint clair 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. While Belleville nearby has 44% more documented species, East St. Louis offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 saint clair county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Passerina ciris
Painted Bunting
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Tyrannus verticalis
Western Kingbird
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Passerina cyanea
Indigo Bunting
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Passiflora incarnata
maypop
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Agapostemon virescens
Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
Leptoglossus oppositus
Northern Leaf-Footed Bug
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Passerina caerulea
Blue Grosbeak
Potentilla recta
Sulphur Cinquefoil
Melilotus officinalis
Sweetclover
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Saint Clair County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near East St. Louis. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement East St. Louiswithin Saint Clair County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.