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kestrel

Either of two small species of falcon (genus Falco): the Eurasian kestrel F. tinnunculus, about 13.5 in/35 cm long, which occasionally visits eastern North America and the Aleutians; and the American kestrel or sparrowhawk F. sparverius, somewhat smaller, found throughout most of North America. Both species are russet, gray, and tan in color, with the male American kestrel having more gray on its wings. They hunt mainly by hovering in mid-air while watching for grasshoppers and small mammals.



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Had ye slain him it would have been an ill day for you, for Robin Hood would have harried your town as the kestrel harries the dovecote.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Pyle, Howard View in context
Of diversified habits innumerable instances could be given: I have often watched a tyrant flycatcher (Saurophagus sulphuratus) in South America, hovering over one spot and then proceeding to another, like a kestrel, and at other times standing stationary on the margin of water, and then dashing like a kingfisher at a fish.
The Origin of Species by Darwin, Charles View in context
There were sparrow hawks, with white breasts, and kestrels, and down the slopes scampered, with their long legs, several fine fat bustards.
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea by Verne, Jules View in context
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