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

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Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by rrd85
Aug 31, 2026
Imagery Estate Winery, Glen Ellen, CA, US
byrrd85
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by littleredpanda
Aug 31, 2026
San Bernardino County, US-CA, US
byIngrid Hernandezgoll
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by kpierce1613
Aug 31, 2026
Rockride Ln, Georgetown, TX, US
bykpierce1613
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by bpena22
Aug 30, 2026
Old Midland Rd, Midland, OR, US
byBlake
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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