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.
Common Names
| 🇨🇦 | Eastern Chipmunk |
| 🇫🇷 | Tamia rayé, Suisse |
| 🇩🇪 | Streifen-Backenhörnchen |
| 🇲🇽 | Ardilla listada del Este americano |
Taxonomy
| Order | Rodentia |
| Family | Sciuridae |
Characteristics
| Length | 17-20cm |
| Weight | 100-130g |
Identification and Whereabouts
The stripes along the back are a distinctive characteristics of this species.
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.
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Michel-Chartrand | x | - | - | x |
| Parc Mont Saint-Bruno | x | x | - | - |
| Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park | - | x | - | - |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | 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.
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Last updated: 2024-12-19