Black-tailed Deer

Black-tailed Deer

Odocoileus hemionus columbianus

Least Concern

Gallery

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Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
150 - 200 cm
Weight
50 - 150 kg
Diet
Herbivorous, eating a variety of plants, including grasses, leaves, and twigs

Habitat

Coastal forestsGrasslandsShrublands

Behavior

  • Herbivorous, eating a variety of plants
  • Solitary animal, but may form small groups during mating season
  • Active during dawn and dusk, resting during the day
  • Migrates between summer and winter ranges