Eastern Chipmunk

Small, gray-brown squirrel with white stripes on side and face.

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Common Name

Eastern Chipmunk

Comments

Active during the day, it is very vocal and often heard twittering and chattering. Feeds mostly on seeds.

Scientific Name

Tamias striatus

Habitat

Mixed forests, brushland, chaparral.

Size

To 12 in. (30 cm)