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Douglas' Squirrel

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Photo by Braelei
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Field Notes

Description:

Douglas Squirrels have two colorings, one for winter and one for summer. In summer they appear gray or even greenish with a pale orange/yellow underbelly. In the winter, the gray gets browner and the underbelly grayer. Ear tufts also appear in the winter.

Habitat:

Coniferous forests ranging from the Sierra Nevadas in California to south of Alaska.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

Bralei, I lightened your squirrel a little.
I like your description. You should make picture number 2 as picture number one. Is this the squirrel which has a tri colored tail?

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PublishedMarch 21, 2012

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