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kestrel in Finnish

kestrel in Finnish is haukka, jalohaukka, tuulihaukka — kestrel means a kestrel is a small falcon that hunts by hovering in one spot in the air.

kestrel in Finnish

haukka
noun
Any of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while hunting.
jalohaukka
noun
Any of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while hunting.
tuulihaukka
noun
A common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).

What does "kestrel" mean?

  1. noun A kestrel is a small falcon that hunts by hovering in one spot in the air.
    "A kestrel hovered above the motorway verge, watching for mice in the grass."
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kestrel in a sentence

  • A kestrel hovered above the motorway verge, watching for mice in the grass.
  • The kestrel is easy to identify from below, hanging almost still in the air on rapidly beating wings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "kestrel" in Finnish?
"kestrel" in Finnish is haukka, jalohaukka, tuulihaukka. kestrel means: A kestrel is a small falcon that hunts by hovering in one spot in the air.
How do you use "kestrel" in a sentence?
Example: "A kestrel hovered above the motorway verge, watching for mice in the grass." In Finnish, "kestrel" is haukka, jalohaukka, tuulihaukka.
Are there other ways to say "kestrel" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "kestrel": haukka, jalohaukka, tuulihaukka.
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