Brown Tree Squirrel California. As their common name implies, these tree squirrels were introduced from the eastern united states about 100 years ago. It is rich brown or dark gray above and creamy below.

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Eats seeds, caterpillars, insects, tree flowers, fruits and berries. The california ground squirrel, spermophilus beecheyi, is one of the most troublesome pests to homeowners and gardeners. The effects of masting hardwoods on stand use.

The only well documented instance of introduction says they were introduced into los angeles county circa 1904.

Tree squirrels construct nursery nests in hollow trees, abandoned woodpecker cavities, and similar hollows. Ground squirrels have been identified as the most common vertebrate pest in agricultural areas, but they can also be pests in urban and suburban areas. In the western and arid parts of its range it is pale grey, and in the eastern localities more brown. Participate in a real scientific research project that will map the current distribution of 4 squirrel species.


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