Black-tailed Jackrabbit

Lepus californicus

The black-tailed jackrabbit is a common hare of the western United States and Mexico, where it is found at elevations from sea level up to 10,000 ft.

American desert hare
Baby Season
Winter (December-March)· Summer (May-September)
Black-tailed jackrabbit. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Chuck Homler d/b/a Focus On Wildlife.
Black-tailed jackrabbit. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Chuck Homler d/b/a Focus On Wildlife.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by sarahcoty
Sep 14, 2026
Mountain View, CA, USA
bySarah Coty
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by dashaantarctica
Sep 13, 2026
Mountain View Trail, Joshua Tree, CA, US
bydashaantarctica
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by tombrownfollower
Sep 12, 2026
Cat Spring, TX, US
byConnor max
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Liebre cola negra observed by peteruadec
Sep 12, 2026
Gral Cepeda, Coah., México
byPedro B. Dávila Valdés
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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