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Eastern Coyote

Canis latrans

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Illustration of Eastern Coyote (Canis latrans)

The Eastern Coyote (sometimes called 'coywolf') is a notably larger population of coyote that hybridized with wolves as it expanded into the northeastern United States and has become thoroughly established in every major urban area from Toronto to Washington, D.C. It handles deer-sized prey better than western coyotes due to its larger size. The call of the coyote—now heard in Central Park—is one of the most successful stories of wildlife adaptation to human-modified landscapes.

Habitat
Forests, suburbs, parks, and urban areas of the Northeast
Diet
Deer, rabbits, rodents, fruit, and urban refuse
How common
Common

Best time to see a Eastern Coyote

The best time to see a Eastern Coyote is January–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 100,505 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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