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Fox Squirrel eating sunflower seeds (video)

Sciurus niger

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

This squirrel is eating seeds from a tiny sunflower on my balcony.
Here is a video link:
http://youtu.be/xP-RANwKYTc

Habitat:

Urban house balcony.

Reference Links:

Eastern Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger), Fox squirrel

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (15)
misako
@kuan-der: I live in an urban area, so the sunflowers I planted last year were such a treat to the squirrels!
Ava T-B
I love the video! Such an avid eater!
misako
@DanielePralong--I showed it to my sister and nephew yesterday and they loved it too!
DanielePralong
misako, I can't get tired of watching the video! Everyone in my household loves it!
misako
Thank you Trapsuutjie!
misako
Thank you all-the tail was quite plush!
Warm
Wow! Very cute squirrel
misako
Thank you Emma--the sunflower was only about 2 inches and he ate all of the seeds!
HemaShah
Hilarious and adorable video!!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Project Squirrel
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
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Backyard Habitats of the World

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PublishedFebruary 18, 2012

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