Safety note: Coyotes generally avoid people — never feed or approach.
The Coyote is a highly adaptable canid that has expanded its range dramatically as wolves were extirpated. Now found from Alaska to Panama and increasingly in major cities. Known for its haunting yipping howl.
Habitat
Prairies, deserts, forests, suburbs, and urban parks
Diet
Small mammals, birds, insects, fruit, and carrion
How common
Common
Best time to see a Coyote
The best time to see a Coyote is January–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 100,505 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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