Here is a fun video of an owl hunting a chipmunk with no success. Such as:Ĭhipmunks are pretty spry and the birds don’t always get an easy meal. Chipmunks are actively hunted by several types of hawks and other birds. The list of avian predators contains many of the standard birds that you would expect. Not only do they have to spend their days evading foxes that are chasing them on foot but they also have to keep their eyes and ears tuned into the skies! Chipmunk’s Avian PredatorsĬhipmunks have it rough. Two other noteworthy mammalian predators of chipmunks are domesticated cats and dogs.

Check out this fun video of a chipmunk eluding a coyote! Sometimes a chipmunk is an easy meal for these hunters while other times it turns into a fruitless pursuit. For example, when we look at the mammalian predators of the Least chipmunk we see that the list expands to contain minks and martens. Since different species of chipmunks live in different regions of the country the list of predators changes with geography. I was surprised to see red squirrels on this list but those little guys are known for being feisty! According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife, small mammals like chipmunks, mice, squirrels and rabbits make up approximately 70% of the diet of coyotes ( source).Īccording to the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology ( source), known mammalian predators of the Eastern chipmunk include the following animals. Let’s look at each class of predator in more detail.Ĭhipmunks and other rodents are an essential part of the diet of many mammals. Chipmunks have developed a communication system that helps them warn each other about the presence of a predator and whether the treat is on the ground or in the air. Have you ever wondered what animals eat chipmunks?Ĭhipmunks are eaten by predatory mammals (foxes, wolves, coyotes), aerial predators (hawks, owls) and some species are actively hunted by snakes. Chipmunks play several vital roles in the ecosystem and serving as a food source for other animals is one of them. There are many species of animals that look at chipmunks as tasty treats and a great meal. Of course, humans are not the only species that enjoys the sight of chipmunks.

Chipmunks are adorable little animals and I can sit and watch them scamper for hours on end.

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