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Order Soricomorpha, Family Soricidae (Shrews)

Range in Washington: Western Washington, Northeastern and Southeastern Washington.
Habitat: Open areas, woodlands, forests.
Diet: Insectivore.
Identification: Dark above, lighter below; tail bicolored. Total length: 9-14 cm; tail: 4-7 cm; mass: 4-9 g.
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