Small falcon that hovers against the wind (7)

I believe the answer is:

kestrel

(Other definitions for kestrel that I've seen before include "Les, trek around the bird" , "Predator" , "Falco tinnuculus" , "Bird of prey" , "Falcon that hovers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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