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 mizchalmers
Apr 17, 2026
Portola Valley, CA 94028, USA
byRachel Chalmers
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by thebigonethatgotaway
Apr 17, 2026
Anza-Borrego Desert, San Diego County, US-CA, US
byErik Korporaal
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by the_naturalists_
Apr 17, 2026
San Vicente Ave, San Jose, CA, US
byKerry and Taylor Ronsvalle
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by kbrily786
Apr 17, 2026
Byxbee
byKate Bridges-Lyman
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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