Here's why:
* Coloration: Coyotes have a distinctive color pattern, usually gray, brown, or tan with a black-tipped tail. The black tip helps with communication and signaling within their packs.
* White-tipped tails: While a white tip is possible due to genetic variations, it's not a common characteristic of coyotes. White-tipped tails are more typical of other canids like Arctic foxes or some domestic dogs.
If you see a coyote with a white tail tip, it could be a rare individual or a hybrid with another canid species.