Kestrel
noun
A type of small falcon bird that hovers with rapidly beating wings while looking for prey on the ground.
The kestrel swooped down on the field to catch a mouse
Often appears as...
- common kestrel
- eurasian kestrel
noun
A type of small falcon bird that hovers with rapidly beating wings while looking for prey on the ground.
The kestrel swooped down on the field to catch a mouse
Often appears as...
- common kestrel
- eurasian kestrel
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Pro Tip 1/3Species Specific
Kestrel refers to several species; specify which one if needed for clarity.
The common kestrel is often seen hovering over European fields.
Pro Tip 2/3Hunting Behavior
Emphasize the kestrel's unique hunting style to show its adaptability in the wild.
Photographers captured the kestrel's skillful hover before diving for prey.
Pro Tip 3/3Conservation Status
Understanding a kestrel's conservation status can initiate discussions on biodiversity and preservation.
The American kestrel is currently categorized as 'Least Concern' by conservationists.
Pro Tip 1/3Species Specific
Kestrel refers to several species; specify which one if needed for clarity.
The common kestrel is often seen hovering over European fields.
Pro Tip 2/3Hunting Behavior
Emphasize the kestrel's unique hunting style to show its adaptability in the wild.
Photographers captured the kestrel's skillful hover before diving for prey.
Pro Tip 3/3Conservation Status
Understanding a kestrel's conservation status can initiate discussions on biodiversity and preservation.
The American kestrel is currently categorized as 'Least Concern' by conservationists.
Pro Tip 1/3Species Specific
Kestrel refers to several species; specify which one if needed for clarity.
The common kestrel is often seen hovering over European fields.
Pro Tip 2/3Hunting Behavior
Emphasize the kestrel's unique hunting style to show its adaptability in the wild.
Photographers captured the kestrel's skillful hover before diving for prey.
Pro Tip 3/3Conservation Status
Understanding a kestrel's conservation status can initiate discussions on biodiversity and preservation.
The American kestrel is currently categorized as 'Least Concern' by conservationists.
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Finding Little Owls in...
It was once said to be the tallest manmade structure in Europe. It's now being rewilded, and this long grass here makes for a perfect hunting ground. We just saw a kestrel fly over and land on this little building up here,
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Safari Live - Day 65 PIPE...
Kestrel Fox bobbing for Burbine oh dear oh you nearly went over again now what really need is another hyena to join in the fun and from the opposite side and see you can keep sort of balance the Buffalo based
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Tiny satellites that...
Kestrel, these sort of things. But ours have a humanitarian mission, so we wanted to call them Doves. And we haven't just built them, though. We've launched them. And not just one, but many.
Video examples
Finding Little Owls in...
It was once said to be the tallest manmade structure in Europe. It's now being rewilded, and this long grass here makes for a perfect hunting ground. We just saw a kestrel fly over and land on this little building up here,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 65 PIPE...
Kestrel Fox bobbing for Burbine oh dear oh you nearly went over again now what really need is another hyena to join in the fun and from the opposite side and see you can keep sort of balance the Buffalo based
Video examples
Tiny satellites that...
Kestrel, these sort of things. But ours have a humanitarian mission, so we wanted to call them Doves. And we haven't just built them, though. We've launched them. And not just one, but many.
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Quote examples
Richard Jefferies
English Writer
A kestrel can and does hover in the dead calm of summer days, when there is not the faintest breath of wind. He will, and does, hover in the still, soft atmosphere of early autumn, when the gossamer falls in showers, coming straight down as if it were raining silk.
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Michael Shellenberger
American Author
Wind energy threatens golden eagles, bald eagles, burrowing owls, red-tailed hawks, Swainson's hawks, American kestrels, white-tailed kites, peregrine falcons, and prairie falcons, among many others.
Quote examples
Richard Jefferies
English Writer
A kestrel can and does hover in the dead calm of summer days, when there is not the faintest breath of wind. He will, and does, hover in the still, soft atmosphere of early autumn, when the gossamer falls in showers, coming straight down as if it were raining silk.
Quote examples
Michael Shellenberger
American Author
Wind energy threatens golden eagles, bald eagles, burrowing owls, red-tailed hawks, Swainson's hawks, American kestrels, white-tailed kites, peregrine falcons, and prairie falcons, among many others.
Example 1 of 2
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