Eastern Chipmunk

20-30 cm · Striped reddish brown Wild rodent · Moderate risk Eastern Chipmunk Tamias striatus The eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus), often called «suisse» in Quebec, is a small striped rodent that digs long underground tunnels. Discreet but very active during the day, it readily settles under porches, decks, low walls and foundations, where its burrows […]

Grey Squirrel

The squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis, is the most common arboreal rodent in urban and suburban areas of Quebec. Discreet but omnipresent, it can cause significant damage when it enters an attic or the roof space of a house.

Rock Pigeon

29-36 cm · Bluish grey Bird · Moderate risk Rock Pigeon Columba livia The rock pigeon (Columba livia) is the most widespread nuisance bird in urban areas of Quebec. It settles on roofs, window ledges, vents and building structures, where it can cause significant damage and pose a health risk. Its droppings are corrosive and […]

Bat

8-13 cm · Light to dark brown Wild mammal · Moderate risk Bat Myotis lucifugus / Eptesicus fuscus Bats are the only flying mammals. In Quebec, the most common species around homes are the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) and the big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus). Both species have been designated threatened in Quebec since […]

Groundhog

40-65 cm · Dark brown Wild mammal · Moderate risk Groundhog Marmota monax The groundhog (Marmota monax), also called the woodchuck or «siffleux» in Quebec, is a large rodent that digs deep tunnels under foundations, decks and stairs. Its burrows can weaken foundations and cause significant damage to gardens and lawns. A true hibernator, it […]

Raccoon

45-65 cm · Grey with a black mask Wild mammal · Moderate risk Raccoon Procyon lotor The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is one of the wild animals most often seen in urban areas in Quebec. Very adaptable, it readily settles in attics, under decks and in chimneys. Although it is not normally aggressive, it can bite […]

Skunk

55-78 cm · Black and white Mammal · High risk Skunk Mephitis mephitis The striped skunk has two anal glands that release a foul-smelling liquid. The spray reaches up to 6 m and the smell spreads for almost a kilometre. It can carry the rabies virus. SIZE 55 to 78 cm (with tail) COLOUR Black […]