The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is the most abundant deer species in the United States and is widely distributed across much of the Americas. Highly adaptable, it occupies a range of habitats, particularly favoring edge environments where forests meet open areas such as fields, farmland, and suburban landscapes.
White-tailed deer are readily identified by the characteristic white underside of the tail, which is raised as a warning signal when alarmed.
