Eastern Gray Squirrel - Sciurus carolinensis

I've never seen one with such a red tail.

Habitat: Rural yard

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Awesome shot! Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! I'm pretty sure it was begging because my neighbor feeds them. Posted one year ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Silly tail rats. Posted one year ago

Alexander Hassmueller

Lion

Lovely capture Christine! At the first sight I was wondering because it almost looks like a red squirrel or Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris). I love them. Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Alexander! It's a cute anomaly for sure. <3 Posted one year ago
2. 1. Alexander Hassmueller
    
    Lion
    
    No matter Christine, it was my pleasure! Posted one year ago

The Eastern gray squirrel

"Sciurus carolinensis", common name eastern gray squirrel or grey squirrel depending on region, is a tree squirrel in the genus "Sciurus". It is native to eastern North America, but has since been introduced to European regions.

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Similar species: Rodents

Species identified by Christine Young