Douglas's Squirrel
Tamiasciurus douglasii
About the Douglas's Squirrel
The Douglas squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii) is a pine squirrel found in the Pacific coastal states of the United States as well as the southwestern coast of British Columbia in Canada. It is sometimes known as the chickaree or pine squirrel, although these names are also used for the American red squirrel. Variant spellings of the common name are Douglas' squirrel and Douglas's squirrel. The Native Americans of Kings River called it the "Pillillooeet", in imitation of...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 17,413 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Douglas's Squirrel?
The scientific name of the Douglas's Squirrel is Tamiasciurus douglasii.
How many Douglas's Squirrel sightings have been recorded?
17,413 observations of the Douglas's Squirrel have been recorded on iNaturalist.
