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.
Observations by Season
Number of times the species has been spotted, identified and logged while visiting nature parks nearby.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
A species is registered only once / park visit. Consult the page animal tracking to learn more about how we determine identifications and log observations in the field.
Videos Behavioral Traits
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American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) - 2023-03-11
Recorded: 2023-03-11 - Duration: [00:24] -
American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Foraging
Recorded: 2022-05-01 - Duration: [01:01]
Videos are hosted on Muuuh's YouTube Channel.
Photos of American Red Squirrel
American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) resting within the branches of a bush
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies - 2023-03-11
NIKON Z6; NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Z TC-2.0x; Focal Length 400mm; Exposure 1/800; Aperture f/11; Iso 720;
Sitting on a trunk, tasting a nuts.
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies - 2022-05-01
NIKON Z 6; NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Z TC-2.0x; Focal Length 400mm; Exposure 1/2500; Aperture f/5.6; Iso 1250;
American Red Squirrel
Jardin Botanique de Montréal - 2019-02-17
NIKON D500; 300mm f/4.0; Focal Length 420mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f/5.6; Iso 100;
Tadoussac - 2018-05-22
NIKON D500; 300mm f/4.0; Focal Length 420mm; Exposure 1/640; Aperture f5.6; Iso 320;
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies - 2017-05-13
NIKON D500; 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6; Focal Length 300mm; Exposure 1/640; Aperture f5.6; Iso 100;
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