Hovering bird of prey (7)

I believe the answer is:

kestrel

(Other definitions for kestrel that I've seen before include "Falcon that hovers" , "High-flyer" , "Bird of prey" , "Small type of falcon" , "High flier" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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