OTHER NAMES: Nuttall's Cottontail
Latin Etymology: Sylvilagus ("forest hare") nuttallii ("Nuttall's")
Adult Mountain Cottontail (Sylvilagus nuttallii) at Writing-on-Stone National Park, Alberta, Canada - July 2024
Featured Subspecies: Sylvilagus nuttallii grangeri
Weight: 0.7-1.2kg / Length: 35-39cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
A species of rabbit found in the Western united States edging into the very South of Canada. They primarily feed on sagebrush and grasses, as well as other species such as juniper although they will adapt to other species as needed. They are found in habitats up to 6000ft in altitude.
Related Species:
Order: Lagomorpha
Family: Leporidae
Genus: Sylvilagus
SUBSPECIES: S. n. grangeri, S. nuttali, S. n. pinestis
- Sighting Locations -
CANADA -Present on the Southern Border of Alberta and Saskatchewan
- CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: - Seen in Alberta
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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