Mountain Cottontail
Sylvilagus nuttallii
The mountain cottontail is a species of rabbit found in western Canada and the United States. It is a medium- to small-sized rabbit with pale brown fur, white undersides, a two-colored tail, and black-tipped, rounded ears with densely furred insides.
Nuttall's cottontail
Baby Season
Winter (February-March)· Summer (July-September)
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Community Sightings
Recent observations from the iNaturalist community
Jul 18, 2026
SR-224, Park City, UT, US
byMaxwell Perez
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Jul 18, 2026
Somme Manor SW, Calgary, AB, CA
bymhyrcza
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Jul 18, 2026
Main & Highland, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA
byAmanda Rosa Keith
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Jul 18, 2026
47 St SW, Calgary, AB, CA
byJenny Feick
Research Grade
· 2 IDs