Germany

Rough-Legged Hawk (Rough-Legged Buzzard)

Its scientific name, lagopus, is Ancient Greek for “hare” and “foot,” referring to its feathered feet and toes.

Merganser

They line their nests with their feathers

German Longhaired Pointer

German Longhaired Pointers are excellent hunters-tracking, pointing, and retrieving game over land and water. They can jump up six feet high and make wonderful emotional support dogs!

Xeme (Sabine’s Gull)

They follow after seals and whales to eat their scraps.

Large Munsterlander

Some people might find the Large Munsterlander too lively for their family, but they are actually very gentle with children and make fantastic family pets.

Yellowhammer

It interbreeds with the pine bunting

Gray Catbird

Their songs have cat-like qualities and can mimic other birds and animals, like tree frogs.

Short-Eared Owl

The short-eared owl is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, covering five continents.

Osprey

They reuse nesting sites for 70 years!

Wryneck

They feign death by making their bodies limp and closing their eyes.

Fleckvieh Cattle

Besides being bred for milk and meat, these cattle were also used as draft oxen.

Redstart

They build their nests off the ground in tree holes, cavities, stone walls, and roofs

Old House Borer

Depending on the habitat and climate, these beetles can live between 2 to 10 years, often staying in their larval stage for several years, making them extremely dangerous to wooden structures.