The Smoky Shrew is a medium-sized, gray shrew of Appalachian forests and northern woodlands, often the most abundant shrew in high-elevation eastern forests. It is a habitat specialist closely tied to cool, moist conditions found in mature deciduous and mixed forests. The smoky shrew occupies a key position in forest floor food webs, consuming large quantities of invertebrates.
Best time to see a Smoky Shrew
The best time to see a Smoky Shrew is February–July, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 85 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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