The Eurasian Kestrel is a small bird of prey. The male has a bluish-gray head and tail, while the females and juveniles have more brownish tones. Its wings are long and pointed. It feeds mainly on small mammals, insects, and occasionally small birds. It is capable of hovering—that is, remaining stationary in the air by rapidly flapping its wings. Kestrels can be found in a variety of habitats, including open countryside, forest edges, and urban areas. The breeding season runs from spring to early summer, when they nest in cavities, abandoned buildings, or old corvid nests.