Brown rabbit with a short white underside to the tail.
How to recognize it
Brown rabbit with a short white underside to the tail.
Where you may find it in Ontario
Shrubs, lawn edges and gardens. Local occurrence depends on habitat, region and season.
Food and ecological role
Grasses and leafy plants. Every species is part of a larger food web involving plants, insects, birds and mammals.
When to look
Year-round in southern Ontario.
Make your backyard more welcoming
Provide sheltered native vegetation and avoid harmful chemicals.
Identification and safety
Use several features, not a single colour or silhouette, to confirm identification. Observe wildlife from a respectful distance; do not handle or feed wild animals. For species-specific photographs and further details, see the reference below.
Further reading: Species identification / reference. Also see Ontario backyard resources.