Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
Adult western gray squirrels live in oak woodlands, conifer forests, riparian groves, and wooded suburbs along the western side of North America. They eat acorns, pine nuts, seeds, buds, berries, fungi, and occasional animal matter, often caching food for later use. When alarmed, they freeze against bark, flick the tail, or race through branches with strong climbing ability. A notable fact is that this species is one of the largest native tree squirrels in its range, with a long bushy tail used for balance and signaling.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Western Gray Squirrel Kit
- Western Gray Squirrel Juvenile
- Western Gray Squirrel