Washington ground squirrel - Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Washington ground squirrels occur only in the Columbia Basin region of eastern Washington and north-central Oregon. In Washington, the species is found east and south of the Columbia and Spokane Rivers.
Washington ground squirrel - Wikipedia
The Washington ground squirrel (Urocitellus washingtoni) is near threatened species of squirrel distributed in the Pacific Northwest states of Washington and Oregon, United States.
Washington Ground Squirrel - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Similar to other ground squirrel species, Spermophilus washingtoni individuals have short legs and small, rounded ears. The tail is short (32-65 mm), the rounded eyes are set high on the head, the postorbital processes are well developed, and the zygomatic arches expand posteriorly.
7 Types of Squirrels That Live in Washington (state)
While this squirrel is native to eastern North America, they are an invasive species in Washington. Eastern Gray Squirrels are problematic because they outcompete and displace native squirrels. They are common in western Washington, especially in areas around people.
8 Species Of Squirrels That Live In Washington State! - Squirrel …
Washington state is home to eight species of tree and ground squirrels. They consist of both native and invasive species that can be found in a variety of habitats, from coniferous forests to open fields.
Washington ground squirrel - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ...
Basic facts about Washington ground squirrel: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
Washington Ground Squirrel (Urocitellus washingtoni) - World …
The Washington ground squirrel primarily inhabits arid regions in Washington and Oregon. They are typically found in sagebrush-steppe and grassland environments. These areas are characterized by sparse vegetation, sandy soils, and a variety of shrubs and grasses.
Washington ground squirrel - Oregon Department of Fish
This squirrel is endemic to the Deschutes-Columbia Plateau Province east and south of the Columbia River and east of the John Day River. A colonial species, it emerges from dormancy in January to early March, males before females.
Washington Ground Squirrel – Oregon Conservation Strategy
Washington ground squirrels are found in shrub-steppe or grassland habitat. They occupy sites with deep, loose, sandy loam soil suitable for burrows and with abundant forbs. They require sufficient patch size to maintain a colony and corridors that provide connectivity between colonies.
Townsend’s ground squirrel - Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Townsend’s ground squirrels are a burrowing species found primarily in small to fairly large colonies, but they also occur solitarily. The squirrels historically occurred primarily in native shrubsteppe, grasslands, and large patches of sagebrush at the lower edges of forest.