The most noticeable characteristics of the American red squirrel are the tail and the eye ring. The tree squirrel`s tail is bushy and dark red with hints of a white outline, and territorial behavior,. The eye ring is a thick, white circle around the rodent`s black eyes. American red squirrels are about 12 inches and have grayish, red, or rust-colored fur with a white belly. Color can change during various times of the year. They may be brown or gray at times of the year and so they are often mistaken for other species of the squirrel. They often appear to be curious about their surroundings with a look of wonder.

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