Summary ²

This medium-sized squirrel is uncommon in most areas but can be locally abundant. Their orange-ish color is distinctive. Also note the white belly (especially the amount of contrast between the belly and the back) and the white eye ring.

Range ³

Statewide except southwest portion of the state.

Habitat ³

Any habitat with conifer trees.

Size ³

7-9", tail 4-7"

Sources and Credits

1. (c) DaPuglet, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/dapuglet/34064200972/
2. Adapted by raymie from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamiasciurus_hudsonicus
3. (c) raymie, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

More Info

• iNat taxon page
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