What does "windhover" mean?

The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).

What is a synonym for "windhover"?

Common synonyms include: kestrels, windfucker.

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Noun

From wind + hover, due to the bird’s habit of hovering by beating the wind with its wings; compare windfucker (attested earlier).