The Cinnamon Bear is not a separate species but a reddish-brown color phase of the American Black Bear most commonly seen in the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest. In some western populations up to 50% of bears show this cinnamon or blonde coat. Like black-phase bears, cinnamon bears feed on the same seasonal foods and den in similar habitats.
Best time to see a Cinnamon Bear
The best time to see a Cinnamon Bear is May–August, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 48,032 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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