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Himalayan Squirrel
Callosciurus pygerythus
26.1908, 91.5928
Field Notes
Description:
Hoary-bellied Himalayan Squirrel (Callosciurus pygerythus) Callosciurus is a genus of squirrels collectively referred to as the "Beautiful squirrels". They are found mainly in Southeast Asia, though a few species also occur in Nepal, northeastern India, Bangladesh and southern China.
Habitat:
Urban and Semi Urban to Forest areas. Commonly found in City Parks.
Notes:
Commonly seen in City Parks along the Water bodies within the City of Guwahati, these squirrels thrive on "litter". Availability of easy food had resulted in the increase of population of these squirrels within the Urban Space.
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