You’re enjoying your morning coffee when movement catches your eye—a bushy-tailed visitor scurries across your fence. But which squirrel species just crossed your path? Dallas hosts five distinct squirrel species, each with unique characteristics that make identification easier than you might think.
Whether you’re curious about the acrobatic climber in your oak tree or the occasional nighttime visitor, understanding these local wildlife neighbors helps you appreciate the diverse urban ecosystem thriving right in your backyard.
Eastern Gray Squirrel
The Eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) reigns as Dallas’s most common squirrel species, thriving in neighborhoods with mature trees throughout the metro area.
You’ll recognize these medium-sized tree squirrels by their predominantly gray fur with white undersides and that signature bushy tail that seems almost as large as their body…