Grey squirrels have mainly grey fur, but may have red-brown patches, especially around the face and legs. The species has a long, bushy tail that helps it balance when tree climbing.

Not to be confused with: the red squirrel. The colour is usually enough to separate these species, but occasionally reddish-grey squirrels and greyish-red squirrels occur. If you’re not sure, look at the tail. Red squirrel tails are uniform in colour, while the tails of greys tend to contain several shades, often with a white ‘halo’ around the edge. Greys are also heavier set, with a typical weight of 550g, compared to 300g for reds.

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