American Marten

Martes americana

The American marten is a species of North American mammal, a member of the family Mustelidae. The name "pine marten", as it's also called, is derived from the common name of the distinct Eurasian species, Martes martes.

American pine martenPine marten
Baby Season
Spring (March-April)
American marten. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Bailey Parsons.
American marten. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Bailey Parsons.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

American Marten observed by andrew_yeadon
May 7, 2026
Prince Albert, CA-SK-ST, CA-SK, CA
byAndrew Yeadon
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
American Marten observed by garrettknowlton
May 7, 2026
Clark-crooked Lake Portage, Marenisco, MI, US
byGarrett Knowlton
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Marten observed by stephen_nelson1
May 5, 2026
Silver Bay, MN, US
byStephen Nelson
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Marten observed by jay11839
May 3, 2026
Clearwater Valley Rd, Thompson-Nicola, BC, CA
byJay Darji NB
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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