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The Eastern Cottontail is the most familiar rabbit in North America, recognizable by its fluffy white tail. Highly prolific — females can produce several litters per year. Active at dawn and dusk.
Habitat
Brushy fields, woodland edges, meadows, and suburban gardens
Diet
Grasses, clover, garden plants, and bark in winter
How common
Common
Best time to see a Eastern Cottontail
The best time to see a Eastern Cottontail is April–July, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 141,815 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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