western gray squirrel

Sciurus griseus

Member of tree squirrels (genus Sciurus)
typical squirrels (tribe Sciurini)
squirrels (family Sciuridae)
rodents (order Rodentia)
placental mammals (infraclass Placentalia)
therians (subclass Theria)
mammals (class Mammalia)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

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• white belly
• silver/white-tipped tail fur
• no brownish tinge to gray fur
• native; less urban and people-friendly

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Chris’s observations: 7 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Calero CP: 2
• Monte Bello OSP: 2
• Rancho San Antonio OSP: 2
• Big Basin SP

Months:

• Nov.: 1
• Dec.: 0
• Jan.: 1
• Feb.: 1
• Mar.: 0
• Apr.: 2
• May: 2

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Taxon info: iNaturalist

Bay Area species: iNaturalist