Fox Squirrel

The primary subject is identified as a Fox Squirrel based on its physical characteristics and geographic location. The squirrel exhibits a grayish-brown back, a distinctly tawny or buff-colored chest and underside, and a large, bushy, grizzled tail. This coloration, particularly the non-white belly, distinguishes it from the Eastern Gray Squirrel (*Sciurus carolinensis*), the other common tree squirrel in the Austin, TX area, which typically has a white belly. The robust build is also consistent with *Sciurus niger*.