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
Mar 1, 2026
Loop Rd, Waltham, MA, US
byGregory Wu
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Mar 1, 2026
Dovercourt Rd at Northumberland St, Toronto, ON M6H 2X3, Canada
byjennifer schengili
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Mar 1, 2026
NE 150th St, Woodinville, WA, US
bybrennanq
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Mar 1, 2026
Clearwater, FL, US
byBetsy Rut
Research Grade
· 1 ID