Tamiasciurus douglasii
Douglas's Squirrel is native to western North America.
Its range includes:
The species is strongly associated with Pacific coastal forests.
Douglas's Squirrels inhabit coniferous forest ecosystems.
Typical habitats include:
They are especially common in forests dominated by Douglas-fir trees, from which their name is derived.
Related tree squirrels help break up the reference while showing how habitat, body form and movement can vary across the broader group.
Douglas's Squirrels build nests known as dreys in trees.
Typical nest characteristics include:
They may also use:
This species closely resembles the American Red Squirrel, but occurs farther west.
These are related tree squirrels, not photographs of Douglas Squirrel. Use them as visual context for locomotion, posture, feeding and environmental use.
Douglas's Squirrels are diurnal and highly territorial.
Typical behaviors include:
They are one of the most vocal squirrels in North American forests.
Douglas's Squirrels primarily feed on seeds and nuts, especially those from conifer trees.
Common foods include:
They store large numbers of cones in food caches called middens.
Squirrels in the same broad group can look and live very differently. These credited references provide comparison without changing the facts for Douglas Squirrel.
Young squirrels are raised in tree nests or cavities.
Unknown
IUCN Status: Least Concern
The species remains widespread and common across the forests of the Pacific Northwest.
