Wiktionary

windhover

English edit

 
The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) or windhover is so called because of the way it flies

Etymology edit

wind +‎ hover, due to the bird’s habit of hovering by beating the wind with its wings; compare the earlier word windfucker.[1]

Noun edit

windhover (plural windhovers)

  1. (British) The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus). [from 1674]

Synonyms edit

Translations edit

common kestrel — see common kestrel

References edit

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “windhover”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

Further reading edit

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