It also has a shorter, bushier tail that it carries low, and a longer, narrower muzzle. Coyotes range in size from about 20 to 50 pounds. Coyotes and dogs are related. The scientific name for coyote is Canis latrans . All breeds of domestic dog are Canis familiaris.
Coyotes are omnivores, meaning they eat both meat and vegetation.
Fruits and berries are eaten during summer and fall. Carrion of large animals like deer is important in winter. They also eat grass, insects, reptiles and amphibians, fish, birds, and small mammals. Their diet is mostly wild species, but in some areas it can include domestic livestock or pets. In urban areas they have been known to eat pet food, garbage or garden crops.