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
Oct 17, 2026
Travis County, US-TX, US
byRyan Dillard
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Oct 17, 2026
E Cresco Ln, Inverness, FL, US
byLandon
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Oct 16, 2026
Lakeside At Frisco Bridges, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
byChristy Bills
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Oct 16, 2026
Flower Mound, TX, USA
byKathryn Wells
Research Grade
· 2 IDs