American Red Squirrel Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
The smaller of the two squirrels observed in and around Montreal with a white belly and reddish fur on the back. Shyer than the Grey Squirrel, keeping a save distance from humans.
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Taxonomy
Mammalia > Rodentia > Sciuridae
Names in different Languages
German | Gemeines Rothörnchen |
English | American Red Squirrel |
French | Écureuil roux |
Spanish | Ardilla roja americana |
How to Identify
The color of the fur is different than the other squirrel species seen in and around Montreal. The Red Squirrel has a reddish fur on the back and a white belly. It is also shyer than the Grey Squirrel, keeping a save distance from the humans.
Where When to Spot
I have seen the Red Squirrel in Montreal Botanical Garden and Park Pointe aux Prairies but not in the other parks on Montreal Island. The species is around all year long. Better visible in winter when no leaves hinder the vision.
Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
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Jardin Botanique de Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Parc de la Frayère | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tadoussac | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Number of times a species has been observed, identified, and recorded. A species is reported only once per visit to a park.
Photos of American Red Squirrel





Videos of American Red Squirrel
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American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) - Foraging
Recorded: 2023-03-11 - Published: 2023-03-31 - Duration: [00:24] -
American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) - Foraging
Recorded: 2022-05-01 - Published: 2022-05-13 - Duration: [01:01]
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