Douglas's Squirrel
Tamiasciurus douglasii
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae
About
The Douglas squirrel is a pine squirrel found in western North America, from the Pacific Northwest to central California, with an isolated subspecies in northern Baja California, Mexico. 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 its characteristic alarm call.
Fun Fact
It is sometimes known as the chickaree or pine squirrel, although these names are also used for the American red squirrel.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Live in coniferous forest habitats along the Pacific Coast, from the Sierra Nevada (mountains) of California, northwards to the southwestern coast of British Columbia.
Diet
Eat seeds of coniferous trees such as Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and shore pine (Pinus contorta).
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance