A Field Guide to Tree Squirrels

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EASTERN GRAY SQUIRREL (Sciurus carolinensis) Adult length and weight: 17 to 20 inches, 1 to 1-3/4 lbs.
EASTERN GRAY SQUIRREL (Sciurus carolinensis) Adult length and weight: 17 to 20 inches, 1 to 1-3/4 lbs.
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RED SQUIRREL (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Adult length and weight: Under 16 inches, about 1/2 lbs (average).
RED SQUIRREL (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Adult length and weight: Under 16 inches, about 1/2 lbs (average).
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FOX SQUIRREL (Sciurus niger) Adult length and weight: To nearly 30 inches and 3 lbs.
FOX SQUIRREL (Sciurus niger) Adult length and weight: To nearly 30 inches and 3 lbs.
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ABERT SQUIRREL (Sciurus aberti) Adult length and weight: 18 to 23 inches, 1-1/2 to 2 lbs.
ABERT SQUIRREL (Sciurus aberti) Adult length and weight: 18 to 23 inches, 1-1/2 to 2 lbs.
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DOUGLAS SQUIRREL (Tamiasciurus douglasii) Adult length and weight: Under 16 inches, about 1/2 lbs.
DOUGLAS SQUIRREL (Tamiasciurus douglasii) Adult length and weight: Under 16 inches, about 1/2 lbs.
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Map of tree squirrel habitats throughout the United States.
Map of tree squirrel habitats throughout the United States.

Reprinted from MOTHER EARTH NEWS NO. 95. 

The tree squirrel field guide gives you information to correctly indentify many of the common tree squirrels found in the United States.

A Field Guide to Tree Squirrels

Among both hunters and amateur naturalists, the squirrels
(family Sciuridae) make up one of the most popular groups

  • Published on Jul 1, 1986
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