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Eastern Gray Squirrel (black)

Sciurus carolinensis

Description:

As the name suggests, the eastern gray squirrel has predominantly gray fur but it can have a reddish color. It has a white underside and a large bushy tail. Particularly in urban situations where the risk of predation is reduced, both white- and black-colored individuals are quite often found. The melanistic form, which is almost entirely black, is predominant in certain populations and in certain geographic areas, such as in large parts of southeastern Canada. There are also genetic variations within these, including individuals with black tails and black colored squirrels with white tails. The head and body length is from 23 to 30 cm, the tail from 19 to 25 cm and the adult weight varies between 400 and 600 grams.

Habitat:

Yard,woods,trees,chimneys,cities,parks.

Notes:

Eat a variety of seeds,fruits,vegetables, and nuts. Make nests in trees.

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keithp2012
keithp2012 13 years ago

Eastern Gray Squirrel

keithp2012
Spotted by
keithp2012

New York, USA

Spotted on Jun 3, 2010
Submitted on Sep 7, 2010

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