Order Carnivora, Family Mustelidae
Range in Washington:
Most of state except Columbia Basin.
Habitat:
Coniferous forest.
Diet:
Prefers tree squirrels, Tamiasciurus,but also takes other small mammals and birds.
Identification:
Brown with cream bib under chin; long, bushy tail.
Total length: 50-68 cm; tail: 15-24 cm; mass: 500-1500 g.
