A black corvid, consistent with a crow, stands on a grey concrete paver sidewalk in Remscheid, Germany

A black corvid, consistent with a crow, stands on a grey concrete paver sidewalk in Remscheid, Germany. The bird is positioned in the lower-center to mid-right of the frame, facing the viewer with its head slightly turned, revealing its left eye. Its dark plumage is prominent against the muted tones of the urban environment. To the left, a narrow dirt strip containing sparse weeds borders a raised concrete curb or wall foundation. Both the dirt strip and the adjacent paved surface are littered with refuse, predominantly numerous discarded cigarette butts. A distinct, unlit white cigarette lies horizontally on the pavement above the bird's head. Scattered small white debris fragments are visible across the pavers. A slender, dark-colored rod or wire runs along the pavement near the bird's lower back. Ambient light is diffused, suggesting an overcast sky.