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Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) - Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies - 2017-05-13
Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) - 2017-05-13

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.

🇫🇷Tamia rayé, Suisse
🇩🇪Streifen-Backenhörnchen
🇲🇽Ardilla listada del Este americano

Taxonomy

OrderRodentia
FamilySciuridae

Tips for Identifying This Species

The stripes along the back are a distinctive characteristics of this species.

Notes about Whereabouts

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.

Observations by Park and Season

Location Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Jardin Botanique de Montréal x - - -
Parc Michel-Chartrand x - - x
Parc Mont Saint-Bruno - x - -
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies x - - -
Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park - x - -

"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.

Characteristics

Length17-20cm
Weight100-130g

Captured Moments

Photos

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