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Eurasian Red Squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusSciurus (Tree Squirrels)
- SpeciesSciurus vulgaris (Eurasian Red Squirrel)
In 3 days ~80% in a week >90%
41 Verified sightings at Białowieża National Park From 2019 to 2026
531 In all 17 parks
May Best month
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted
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About the Eurasian Red Squirrel
The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), also called Eurasian red squirrel, is a species of tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus. It is an arboreal and primarily herbivorous rodent and common throughout Eurasia. There have been over 40 described subspecies of the red squirrel, but the taxonomic status of some of these is uncertain. A study published in 1971 recognises 16 subspecies and has served as a basis for subsequent taxonomic work. Although the validity of some subspecies is labelled with uncertainty because of the large variation in red squirrels even within a single region, others are relatively distinctive. At present, there are 23 recognized subspecies of the red squirrel.
The Japanese squirrel, Sciurus lis, was also historically classified as a subspecies of S. vulgaris, although scientific opinion shifted towards classifying it as a distinct species beginning in the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eurasian Red Squirrel in Białowieża National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairngorms National Park | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | |
| 2 | Białowieża National Park | 🇵🇱 Poland | |
| 3 | Tatra National Park | 🇸🇰 Slovakia | |
| 4 | Bavarian Forest National Park | 🇩🇪 Germany | |
| 5 | Aigüestortes National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 6 | Plitvice Lakes National Park | 🇭🇷 Croatia | |
| 7 | Pyrénées National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 8 | Triglav National Park | 🇸🇮 Slovenia | |
| 9 | Picos de Europa National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 10 | Cévennes National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 11 | Hohe Tauern National Park | 🇦🇹 Austria | |
| 12 | Sierra Nevada National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 13 | Mercantour National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 14 | Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 15 | Ecrins National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 16 | Fertő-Hanság National Park | 🇭🇺 Hungary | |
| 17 | Wadden Sea National Park | 🇩🇪 Germany |
Zoos & Centres Where Found
| # | Zoo / Centre | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moscow Zoo | 🇷🇺 Russia | |
| 2 | Basel Zoo | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | |
| 3 | Izhevsk Zoo | 🇷🇺 Russia | |
| 4 | Poznań Nowe Zoo | 🇵🇱 Poland | |
| 5 | Givskud Zoo | 🇩🇰 Denmark | |
| 6 | Shenzhen Safari Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 7 | WildtierPark Edersee | 🇩🇪 Germany | |
| 8 | Mogilyov Zoo | 🇧🇾 Belarus | |
| 9 | Yaroslavl Zoo | 🇷🇺 Russia | |
| 10 | Карельский зоопарк | 🇷🇺 Russia | |
| 11 | Körösvölgyi Állatpark | 🇭🇺 Hungary | |
| 12 | Wildpark im Grafenberger Wald | 🇩🇪 Germany | |
| 13 | Natur- und Tierpark Goldau | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | |
| 14 | Zoo Aquarium de Madrid | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 15 | Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden | 🇭🇺 Hungary | |
| 16 | Royev Ruchey Zoo | 🇷🇺 Russia | |
| 17 | Welsh Mountain Zoo | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | |
| 18 | Peak Wildlife Park | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | |
| 19 | Заасад | 🇧🇾 Belarus | |
| 20 | British Wildlife Centre | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | |
| 21 | Zoopark Limpopo | 🇷🇺 Russia | |
| 22 | Santillana Zoo | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 23 | Cherkasy Zoo | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | |
| 24 | Hadsund Dyrehave | 🇩🇰 Denmark | |
| 25 | Parc Animalier d'Introd | 🇮🇹 Italy | |
| 26 | Kobelt-Zoo | 🇩🇪 Germany | |
| 27 | Edogawa Ward Natural Zoo | 🇯🇵 Japan | |
| 28 | Птичий дворик | 🇷🇺 Russia | |
| 29 | Karelian Zoo | 🇷🇺 Russia | |
| 30 | Wildwood Devon | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
Closest Relatives at Białowieża National Park
Before you go
What are the chances of seeing a Eurasian Red Squirrel in Białowieża National Park?
Likely
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Eurasian Red Squirrel sighting in Białowieża National Park on a given day, based on 41 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 6th most-seen of the 18 mammals we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 80%, and over a week to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Eurasian Red Squirrel in Białowieża National Park?
February, May, September and November
In those months about 60% of wildlife watchers report a Eurasian Red Squirrel in Białowieża National Park on a given day, against under 5% in March–April and July, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Eurasian Red Squirrel?
Between 4 and 7 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Eurasian Red Squirrel sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Białowieża National Park the best place to see a Eurasian Red Squirrel?
Among the best
Of the 17 parks where we can rate Eurasian Red Squirrel sightings, Białowieża National Park ranks 2nd at about 50%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Cairngorms National Park (United Kingdom, about 50%). All parks ranked.
Which relatives of the Eurasian Red Squirrel live in Białowieża National Park?
Same order: Rodentia
The closest relatives of the Eurasian Red Squirrel that you can see in Białowieża National Park (order Rodentia, Rodents) are Eurasian Beaver (about 50%) and Bank Vole (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Eurasian Red Squirrel sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Eurasian Red Squirrel is recorded against all the mammals logged in Białowieża National Park (41 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
