Rockford
Ecosystem Overview
The Rockford ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in winnebago 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 7 winnebago county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Eurosta solidaginis
Goldenrod Gall Fly
Lotus corniculatus
Garden bird's-foot-trefoil
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Popillia japonica
Japanese Beetle
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Trillium
Ratibida pinnata
Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Stylophorum diphyllum
Yellow Poppy
Silphium perfoliatum
Cup Plant
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Winnebago County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Rockford. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Rockfordwithin Winnebago County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.