windhover
/ˈwɪndˌhʌvər/
noun
- A small bird of prey, also called a kestrel, that hovers in the air with its head facing the wind while hunting.
- The windhover's ability to stay perfectly still in midair is amazing to watch.
- A windhover often hunts along roadsides and open grasslands.
- We spotted a windhover hovering above the field, searching for mice.