Red Squirrel

vjeverica · Sciurus vulgaris

mammalcommon

The native tree squirrel of Bosnia's forests and even city parks — in the Dinarics it's often dark brown or near-black rather than red.

Identification & best seen

Bushy tail, ear tufts in winter; colour ranges from rust to almost black here.

Habitat & where to see

Conifer and mixed forests, parks and gardens.

Fun fact

Bosnia's squirrels skew dark, so a 'red' squirrel here is frequently chocolate-brown or black.