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

Liebre cola negra observed by maruchan87
Jan 15, 2026
65582 Aeropuerto del Nte., N.L., México
bymaruchan87
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by alex3221
Jan 14, 2026
Riverside County, CA, USA
byAlex Hejna
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by qadryanthony
Jan 13, 2026
Alberta Way, Concord, CA, US
byQadry Anthony
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-tailed Jackrabbit observed by janeyd
Jan 11, 2026
Bedwell Bayfront Park, Menlo Park, CA, US
byJane Dixon
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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