Eurasian Eagle-Owl

buljina · Bubo bubo

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Europe's largest owl haunts the cliff country of the river canyons, its deep booming call carrying through Vrbas and Neretva gorges at dusk.

Identification & best seen

massive, ear-tufted; heard at dusk near canyon cliffs.

Habitat & where to see

Where to see: canyon cliffs (Vrbas, Rakitnica, Neretva)

Fun fact

it nests on canyon ledges — the same cliffs climbers and rafters frequent.