Richardson's ground squirrel (Urocitellus richardsonii), also known as the dakrat or flickertail, is a North American ground squirrel in the genus Urocitellus.

North Dakota is sometimes referred to as the “Flickertail State”, a reference to the Richardson’s ground squirrel (Flickertail), a ground squirrel that is common throughout much of the state. Did you know that there is another ground squirrel in the state that looks very similar to the Flickertail?

Richardson's ground squirrel (Urocitellus richardsonii), also known as the dakrat or flickertail, is a North American ground squirrel in the genus Urocitellus.

Pelage is a mixture of buff and black hair on the back with a tan belly. Year-round resident. Locally Common. Prefers native mixed-grass prairie. Commonly found in areas that are heavily grazed. No federal status. The Richardson’s Ground Squirrel serves much the same role as the Blacktailed Prairie Dog does in the western half of the state.

Flickertail may refer to: Richardson's Ground Squirrel or Flickertail, a North American ground squirrel in the genus Urocitellus; North Dakota, nicknamed the "Flickertail State" SS Flickertail State, a crane ship in ready reserve for the United States Navy

2017年4月2日 · This short film introduces the tail-flicking behavior of the 'Flickertail' or Richardson's Ground Squirrel (Urocitellus richardsonii), Grand Forks, North Dak...

Richardson's ground squirrel (Urocitellus richardsonii), also known as the dakrat or flickertail, is a North American ground squirrel in the genus Urocitellus.

The meaning of FLICKERTAIL is a ground squirrel (Citellus richardsoni) chiefly of the north-central U.S. and adjacent Canada.

2018年6月30日 · Most all North Dakotans are familiar with the flickertail or Richardson’s ground squirrel. They are quite common over most areas of the state north and east of the Missouri River. And of course, North Dakota is occasionally referred to as the “Flickertail State.”

2010年6月29日 · Nicknames for Richardson’s Ground Squirrels include “Picket Pin” and “Flickertail” although most people just call them “Gophers”. They aren’t gophers though. Richardson’s Ground Squirrels live 3 to 4 years.