Introducing the Gray Fox – theHunter: Call of the Wild - Mississippi Acres Preserve. Found in forests, brushlands, and swamp areas of North and Central America, Grey Foxes (or Gray Foxes) are often mistaken for Red Foxes due to the red fur around the head, neck, and belly. They can be easily distinguished by their peppered grey coat and a black striped and tipped tail. Gray Foxes are crepuscular omnivores, feeding on rabbits, rodents, small birds, and fruit. They are typically solitary animals,