Bird known for hovering in a headwind Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Bird known for hovering in a headwind . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is KESTREL.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KESTREL Bird known for hovering in a headwind (7)
3% SKYLARK Bird that sings while hovering (7) (7) The Sun Mini Dec 17, 2025
3% KITE Toy named for a hovering bird of prey (4) USA Today Nov 17, 2025
2% DOG Pet known for loyalty (3)
2% UFO Sci-fi hoverer: Abbr. (3)
2% RAE Issa ___, known for "Insecure" (3)
2% ENCAGE Confine, as a bird (6) The Atlantic Dec 14, 2025
2% SEADOVES Birds also known as "little auks" (8) New York Times Dec 13, 2025
2% NOTAEST She's well known (7) The Times O Tempora Dec 13, 2025
2% SEAGULLS Beach birds (8) Commuter Dec 12, 2025
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