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

Feb 27, 2026
Harmony Transfer Center, Fort Collins, CO 80528, USA
byElyse Wilson
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Feb 27, 2026
S Sable Blvd & Arkansas Dr, Aurora, CO 80012, USA
byKaelyn Pedone
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Feb 26, 2026
Frary Peak Trail, Syracuse, UT, US
byJarrod King
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Feb 26, 2026
Calgary, AB T2W 2R8, Canada
byjinxy_jinx
Research Grade
· 3 IDs