The Southern Red-backed Vole is recognized by its striking chestnut-red dorsal stripe contrasting with gray sides. It is a boreal and montane forest vole that prefers cool, moist habitats with abundant decaying logs and stumps for cover. Unlike many voles, it is an agile climber and will forage on shrubs and low branches.
Best time to see a Southern Red-backed Vole
The best time to see a Southern Red-backed Vole is March–August, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 543 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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