windhover

noun

A kestrel.

noun

A kind of hawk, the kestrel, Falco tinunculus or Tinnunculus alaudarius: so called from its hovering in the face of the wind. See kestrel. Also called windbibber, windcuffer, windfanner, windhawk, windsucker, vanner-hawk, staniel, etc.

noun

The kestrel; — called also windbibber, windcuffer, windfanner.

noun

The common kestrel.