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The wildlife of Umbria is varied and rather interesting. Several of the animals are nocturnal or quite shy, so you may not see them even though they are there. Below you can find information about some of the Umbrian wildlife.

Wild boar

You will see many of these as ingredient in the regional speciality dish; ragu di cinghiale.

Porcupine

They are plenty and not very shy. I had one just in front of the terrace late one night. And it did not mind me pointing my flashlight at it.

Kingfisher

The common kingfisher is a small, short-tailed bird known for its long bill and bright plumage, often a shimmering blue with orange underbelly.
If you are very lucky you may see a Kingfisher in the Oasi d'Alviano.

Lynx

The lynx is nocturnal and solitary, unless with young, and there have been recordings of the big cat in the north and central Italy. The lynx usually hunts hares, rabbits and deer.

Golden Eagle

The golden eagle has approximately a two-metre wingspan, with powerful force and incredible talons.
The nests are usually situated in remote, quiet settings, away from human interruption. They eat birds, fish and rabbits.

Red Fox

Noted for their bright orange coats, these animals often travel in family groups and are a relatively common sight in this area of Umbria.

Wolf

Very shy, not very plenty and therefore not one that you are likely to met.

Purple Heron

One of many notable birds found here is the purple heron. Slightly smaller but sharing many of the characteristics of traditional herons, these majestic birds have long necks and a slim body.

Italian Lizard

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