Mountain Cottontail
Sylvilagus nuttallii
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 3,429
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The mountain cottontail or Nuttall's cottontail (Sylvilagus nuttallii) is a species of rabbit found in western Canada and the United States. It is a medium- to small-sized rabbit with pale brown fur, white undersides, a two-colored tail, and black-tipped, rounded ears with densely furred insides. It has notably rusty-colored legs and an orange nape.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Mountain cottontail”.