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Wordnet

kestrel (n)

small North American falcon

small Old World falcon that hovers in the air against a wind

Webster

kestrel (n.)

A small, slender European hawk (Falco alaudarius), allied to the sparrow hawk. Its color is reddish fawn, streaked and spotted with white and black. Also called windhover and stannel. The name is also applied to other allied species.

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small North American falcon, small Old World falcon that hovers in the air against a windA small, slender European hawk (Falco alaudarius), allied to the sparro

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The kestrel hovered above the field, searching for prey.

The kestrel's sharp eyesight allowed it to spot a vole scurrying through the grass.

The kestrel swooped down on the vole, snatching it up in its talons.

The kestrel carried the vole back to its nest, where its young were waiting.