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Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
43.406, -90.3748
Field Notes
Description:
These handsome little animals have tan to reddish-brown fur on the upper parts of their body with five dark brown stripes and contrasting light brown stripes along the back. Their bellies are lighter colored. A light stripe runs over the top of the eyes. Their tails are darker.
Habitat:
Eastern deciduous forests, some city parks and well-wooded suburban yards.
Notes:
This particular chipmunk was stuffing his cheek pouches with sunflower seeds and then hiding them in a nearby woodpile.
Reference Links:
Eastern chipmunk
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 31, 2012
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