Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
The eastern cottontail is a species of rabbit. It is the most widespread and abundant rabbit species in North America, inhabiting a wide range that extends from southern Canada throughout most of the US and into parts of Mexico, Central America, and the northern regions of South America.
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Community Sightings
Recent observations from the iNaturalist community
Apr 18, 2026
Bainsville
byAngela Dawn Parker, MSc
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Apr 18, 2026
Church Neck Rd, Machipongo, VA, US
bythewaggyz
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Apr 18, 2026
Bloomsbury Cres, Ottawa, ON, CA
byDerek Dunnett
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Apr 18, 2026
45th St N, Lake Elmo, MN, US
byJudith Blackford
Research Grade
· 1 ID