The western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus) is a tree squirrel found along the western coast of the United States and Mexico. In some places, this species has also been known as the silver-gray squirrel, the California gray squirrel, the Oregon gray …

May 28, 2019 · For a majority of Californians, the tree squirrels in our neighborhoods will be one or more of three species: the native western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus), the introduced eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), and the introduced eastern fox squirrel (Scirus niger).

The western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus) is an arboreal rodent found along the western coast of the United States and Mexico. It is a tree squirrel.In some places, this species has also been known as the silver-gray squirrel, the California gray squirrel, the Oregon gray squirrel, the Columbian gray squirrel and the banner-tail.

There are five species of tree squirrel in California: the native Northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus), Douglas tree squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii), and Western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus); and the non-native Eastern gray squirrel (S. carolinensis) and Eastern fox squirrel (S. niger). Tree squirrels, with the exception of flying ...

1. Eastern Gray Squirrel. You’ll often spot those bushy-tailed Eastern Gray Squirrels scurrying up trees and leaping from branch to branch like acrobats in the forests of California. These squirrels are known for their playful and curious nature, often seen chasing each other or jumping from tree to tree in search of food.

Dec 3, 2023 · There are few native species quite like the western gray squirrel. With their voluminous tails, curious faces and white bellies, they’ve long been a favorite backyard visitor for Californians...

The California Gray Squirrel is the largest of the local squirrels (save the marmot), being somewhat heavier than the California Ground Squirrel and very much bigger than any of the other species. The Gray Squirrel shows specialization for life in trees in several obvious ways.

Feeding: Eastern gray squirrels eat a variety of fruits, flowers, nuts, berries, and occasionally insects. Fruits and nuts eaten include maple, beech, elm, walnut, oak, buckeye, and various species of Prunus and Malus (Barkalow and Shorten 1973, Smith and Follmer 1972, Thompson and Thompson 1980).

This article takes a closer look at the five types of squirrels that can be found throughout the state. First, there is the Eastern Gray Squirrel, an invasive species that resides predominantly in the central region. Then, there is the Fox Squirrel, known for its adaptability and commonly found in urban parks and neighborhoods.

Gray squirrels bury nuts singly 8-10 cm (3-4 in) deep (scatter-hoard), and then dig them up to eat in the winter. They locate these nuts, and hypogeous fungi, with their keen sense of smell, although deep snow hampers this ability. Use mature tree stands for cover. Require cavities in trees and snags for nests.