The largest species of tree squirrels native to North America. Although the coloration of the Fox Squirrel varies throughout the U.S., most are brown-grey to brown-yellow. They spend more time on the ground than other tree squirrels, but are still agile climbers. The Fox Squirrel is slower moving than the Gray Squirrel and is not as wary of people.
Forest, Urban
Fox squirrels are found throughout the eastern and central United States, south into northern Mexico, and north into Canada.
Common
Diurnal
mast (fruit of forest trees and shrubs), tree buds, insects, tubers, bulbs, roots, bird eggs, pine nuts and spring-fruiting trees, and fungi
Primarily arboreal and diurnal. Generally, fox squirrels are not gregarious, although they come together during the breeding season when females are in estrus. Squirrels threaten one another by an upright stance with their tail over their back, followed by a quick flick of the tail.
Least Concern
