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 …

The western gray squirrel is the largest tree squirrel native to the Pacific Northwest. They are steel gray on the back, with contrasting white on the belly and throat, resulting in the name, "silver gray squirrel" in some parts of their range.

Basic facts about Western Gray Squirrel: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

Western gray squirrel coats are true gray, either a mixture of dark and light or pure steel gray, and they have white underparts and white-edged tails. Eastern gray squirrels have been successful in colonizing new habitats, while western grays are less adaptable and are threatened by …

The Western gray squirrel is the largest tree squirrel in the state. It occurs from central Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes, and Klamath counties west, except for unforested portions of the Willamette Valley, to central Washington, Benton, Lane, Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties.

The western gray squirrel is the largest native tree squirrel in Washington. They are dark gray with pure white underparts, and have large ears and a large tail that is as long as the body (Figure 1). Similar species include the eastern gray (S. carolinensis) and fox (S. niger) squirrels.

The western gray squirrel is the largest tree squirrel in Oregon. They are silvery gray, with a white belly. White tips on their gray hairs give them a silvery appearance.

Explore the information available for this taxon's timeline. You can select an event on the timeline to view more information, or cycle through the content available in the carousel below. 90-day Finding for a Petition to List the Washington Population of the Western Gray Squirrel as Thre…

The Western gray squirrel is the largest tree squirrel in the state. It occurs from central Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes, and Klamath counties west, except for unforested portions of the Willamette Valley, to central Washington, Benton, Lane, Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties.

The western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus) is the state’s largest native tree squirrel. It has a creamy white belly and silvery gray fur, and ranges in length from 19 to 24 inches including the tail which is a bushy gray with black hairs. The backs of its ears may be slightly tawny in color during the winter. Western gray squirrels are found ...