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Eastern Fox Squirrel
Sciurus niger
41.5641, -93.6664
Field Notes
Description:
This is the largest tree squirrel in North America. They have tan/gold faces and ears with that coloration extending along their bellies and onto the legs and feet and along the underside of the tail. Above they are a grizzled gray.
Habitat:
Open deciduous forest with little understory, preferably with agricultural areas nearby. City parks and suburban yards with mature trees.
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