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Black (melanistic) squirrel Found this little beauty in central Park, New York. Such a delight to see wildlife in the big city and more so as it is the first time I have ever seen a black squirrel. Thrilled. Geotagged,Grey squirrel,Sciurus carolinensis,United States,black,gray squirrel,melanistic,new york,sciurus,squirrel,usa Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Black (melanistic) squirrel

Found this little beauty in central Park, New York. Such a delight to see wildlife in the big city and more so as it is the first time I have ever seen a black squirrel. Thrilled.

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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 Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Dec 13, 2014. Captured Nov 30, 2014 19:28 in Bridge No. 27, New York, NY 10128, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/160s
  • ISO500
  • 200mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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