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Other species of bird include the Eagle owl (Europe’s largest species of owl, recognisable by its size and its prominent ear tufts), Eurasian hoopoe (recognisable by its distinctive black-and-white striped wings and prominent crest), European bee-eater (which has particularly bright-coloured plumage), Alpine swift (an extremely fast-flying bird, distinguishable from the Common swift by the white patch on its breast), Rock thrush and Rock partridge (the latter listed as near-threatened on the IUCN Red List).

For more information on birdlife in Croatia see www.croatiabirding.com.

Invertebrates

Croatia has a vast number of invertebrates – over 15,000 land-dwelling invertebrates have been recorded, plus another 1800 or so freshwater invertebrates and over 5600 seawater invertebrates. Over 600 of them are endemic, with underground karst habitats being particularly rich in endemic species. Invertebrates are also the least studied group of Croatian animals, and several new species have been discovered in recent years – which suggests that there are many species which are as yet undiscovered.