Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) wildlife photograph in western us deserts & plains

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Black-tailed Jackrabbit in United States

Where to look for the black-tailed jackrabbit in United States, habitat cues, and the Catch'Um field guide.

Lepus californicus

Finding Black-tailed Jackrabbit in United States

Black-tailed Jackrabbits still occur in United States, though specific park pins are still being curated. Use the Black-tailed Jackrabbit field guide for ID and biology, and the United States expedition page for broader wildlife destinations.

United States context: Backyard birds, park pond ducks, and suburban neighbours. Wildlife you can find on a normal afternoon walk.

When you are out looking, prioritise desert scrub, grassland, sagebrush steppe, and open rangeland in United States. That is where local sightings of this species are most often reported.

Full species guide

Biology, interesting facts, identification, and conservation live on the Black-tailed Jackrabbit field guide. This page stays focused on finding one in United States.

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Log the Black-tailed Jackrabbit in United States

Spot one in the wild, then scan it in Catch'Um to log your common discovery.