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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Community Sightings

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Mountain Cottontail observed by charlie_myles
Jun 1, 2026
Pavan Park, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
bycharlie_myles
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Mountain Cottontail observed by lophozia17
May 30, 2026
Fish Creek Provincial Park, Calgary, AB, CA
bylophozia17
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Mountain Cottontail observed by paleena_amy
May 30, 2026
Garrett, WY, US
byPaleena Amy
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Mountain Cottontail observed by iodanem
May 29, 2026
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, CA
byJordan
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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