Kestrels hover in the wind by utilizing dynamic soaring and precise aerodynamic adjustments.

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Studies on nankeen kestrels confirm their ability to perform stable wind-hovering and soaring in turbulent winds by employing precise aerodynamic adjustments, morphing, and flow control mechanisms.

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Papers 6, 7, 9, and 11 explicitly study wind-hovering kestrels and kestrel-inspired aerodynamics, confirming their specialized abilities and aerodynamic adjustments in turbulent or windy conditions. There are no papers contradicting the claim.

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A method for continuous study of soaring and windhovering birds.

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Penn M, Yi G, Watkins S, Martinez Groves-Raines M, Windsor SP, Mohamed A. A method for continuous study of soaring and windhovering birds.. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-10359-w

Demonstrates wind-tunnel testing of wind-hovering nankeen kestrels (Falco cenchroides) in controlled updrafts and turbulent conditions.

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Hybrid LQR-H<sub>2</sub> Control of a Kestrel-Based Ornithopter with a Nature-Inspired Flow Control Device for Gust Mitigation.

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Hussain S, Hennache A, Abbasi N, Xu D. Hybrid LQR-H<sub>2</sub> Control of a Kestrel-Based Ornithopter with a Nature-Inspired Flow Control Device for Gust Mitigation.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics11020109

Examines kestrel-based ornithopters and natural flow-control mechanisms that enable stability and aerodynamic adaptability across unsteady flow regimes.

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H2 controller design for a kestrel-inspired ornithopter operating in extreme weather.

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Abbasi SH, Saudagar AKJ, Abbasi N. H2 controller design for a kestrel-inspired ornithopter operating in extreme weather.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0342245

Analyzes kestrel-inspired ornithopters utilizing active covert-feather-based gust mitigation systems for stable flight in unsteady atmospheric environments.

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Stability and control benefits of coupled wing and tail morphing in kestrel wind-hovering flight explored using a robot replica.

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Mario Martinez Groves-Raines, Simon Watkins, Abdulghani Mohamed, Shane Windsor. Stability and control benefits of coupled wing and tail morphing in kestrel wind-hovering flight explored using a robot replica.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2025.0930

Explores stability and control benefits of coupled wing and tail morphing in kestrel wind-hovering flight using a robot replica.

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