The amazing head stabilization of a hunting kestrel

The term kestrel is the common name given to several species of predatory birds from the falcon genus Falco. Kestrels are most easily distinguished by their typical hunting behaviour which is to hover at a height of around 10–20 metres (35–65 ft) over open country and swoop down on ground prey, usually small mammals, lizards or large insects, while other falcons are more adapted for active hunting during flight. Kestrels are notable for usually having mostly brown in their plumage.(Wikipedia)

The amazing head stabilization of a hunting kestrel.pic.twitter.com/0iRF0Dev83

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