Coyote
Canis latrans
ID Notes 4
The coyote, Canis latrans, is our largest wild canid in New York. Coyote coloration can range from gray to red to blonde. Their legs, ears and cheeks are often reddish, and many have a white chin and a dark spot just below the base of the tail when observed from behind. The tip of the tail is usually black. Coyotes are easily distinguished from foxes by their larger size and longer legs. Coyotes are most commonly confused with domestic dogs, particularly German Shepherd mixes. Coyotes generally look sleeker than dogs, with a more pointed muzzle and flatter forehead. A dog’s chest is deeper than a coyote’s, giving the appearance that a coyote has longer legs than a dog.
Fontes e Créditos
- (c) Mark Kaletka, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/markkaletka/16617364697/
- (c) Andrew Cannizzaro, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/acryptozoo/22223530216/
- (c) Yathin S Krishnappa, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Canis_latrans_(Yosemite,_2009_%E2%80%93_cropped).jpg
- Adaptado por Robin Foster de uma obra de (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canis_latrans
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