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)
Mountain/Nuttall's Cottontail in Washington State. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Justin Wilde.
Mountain/Nuttall's Cottontail in Washington State. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Justin Wilde.
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Mountain Cottontail observed by h0ppergrass1139
Jan 13, 2026
Twinberry Cir, Reno, NV, US
byh0ppergrass1139
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Mountain Cottontail observed by jnelson
Jan 13, 2026
Deschutes County, US-OR, US
byJon David Nelson
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Mountain Cottontail observed by jenn_talbert
Jan 11, 2026
S Emerson St, Denver, CO, US
byJenn Talbert
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Mountain Cottontail observed by benewing
Jan 11, 2026
Thornton, CO 80229, USA
bybenewing
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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