Eastern Chipmunk Tamias striatus
Solitary living rodent, similar in appearance to squirrels. It climbs well but constructs its well hidden nests underground. Eating seeds, fruits, nuts, green plants, mushrooms, insects, worms, and bird eggs. Native to Eastern North America.
Specs
| Length | 17-20cm |
| Weight | 100-130g |
Common Names
| German | Streifen-Backenhörnchen |
| English | Eastern Chipmunk |
| French | Tamia rayé |
| Spanish | Ardilla listada del Este americano |
Taxonomy
| Order | Rodentia |
| Family | Sciuridae |
| Species | Tamias striatus |
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How to Identify
The stripes along the back are a distinctive characteristics of this species.
Where and When to Spot
Although common, this species is difficult to spot. They move fast and hide when you are approaching. Best time of the year to spot is during summer.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | x | - | - | - |
| Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park | - | x | - | - |
Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.
