Eurasian eagle-owl

The eagle owl (Bubo bubo) is Slovenia's largest owl. Its population in the country counts some 150 specimens. Many of them nest in the western region of Kras and enthusiasts taking part in the most recent monitoring there registered a record 16 nesting sites.

A long-eared owl is seen on a tree in Beyobası village of Sincan district in capital Ankara. Nearly 30 eared forest owls live in this village. (Source: AA)