About the Black-tailed Deer
The Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Black-tailed Deer is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Hunting and poaching
- Climate change
Photo Gallery
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Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Pacific Coastal Regions
Continent: North America
Country: United States, Canada
Region: California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia
Distribution Overview
The Black-tailed Deer is found in the Pacific coastal regions of North America, inhabiting coastal forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 150 - 200 cm
- Weight
- 50 - 150 kg
- Lifespan
- up to 10-15 years in the wild, up to 20 years in captivity years
- 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