Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus)
Brownish, speckled fur with a short white tail, hence its name “Cottontail”. Eastern Cottontail rabbits are very shy and prefer to hide.
Identification and Similar Species
Although common on the Island of Montreal, they are difficult to spot. The only time I saw this species was near the airport along a rarely used pathway leading into an undeveloped area. Look for them along bushes and forests into open areas.
Photographic Field Records – Québec
Best Locations and Seasons for Sightings
The only wild rabbits I saw around Montréal are the eastern cottontail rabbits. I will update this section once I have spotted another species.
Common Names
| 🇨🇦 | Eastern Cottontail Rabbit |
| 🇫🇷 | Lapin à queue blanche |
| 🇩🇪 | Baumwollschwanz-Kaninchen, Florida-Waldkaninchen |
| 🇲🇽 | Conejo castellano, Conejo de Florida |
Taxonomy
| Order | Lagomorpha |
| Family | Leporidae |
Characteristics
| Length | 40-45cm |
| Weight | 1.5-2.5kg |
All content on this page — including photos, videos, and field audio recordings — was created by Karl-Heinz Müller, a Montréal-based wildlife filmmaker, sound recordist, and photographer. Founder of MUUUH and Québec Sauvage, he has spent over a decade documenting Canada’s natural habitats through immersive soundscapes and wildlife films. Learn more about Karl-Heinz
Last updated: 2024-12-19