For me, not only exotic animals are interesting, but also our local ones; a sparrow or a great tit are just as interesting as a hummingbird, a deer as an antelope. Accordingly, I am mainly on the move in south-west Germany and neighbouring regions.
With animals, not only the animal should be visible, but also the animal's habitat. Unfortunately, that doesn't always work. I always catch birds sitting freely on a branch or at the top of a tree.