Kestrel

25 December 2024, Brandenburg, Sieversdorf: A kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) swooping down on its prey. After the buzzard, the kestrel is the most common bird of prey in Central Europe. Many people are familiar with the kestrel, as it has also conquered cities as a habitat and stands out with its shaking flight, with which it stops in the air and looks for food. The name kestrel, which is commonly used in German today, refers to the fact that kestrels also use human buildings as breeding grounds, preferring to nest in the uppermost regions. Photo: Patrick Pleul/dpa (Photo by Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty Images)