Kestrel (bird)

Kestrel was a term used to refer to several distinct species of falcon found in the Realms.

Description
Some, though not all, species sported a blue-crest.

Habitats
The blue-crested variety of kestrels inhabited the continent of Kara-Tur.

Trivia

 * The T'u Lung city of Ha'chou sported a blue-crested kestrel on its city banner alongside an owl and hawk.
 * Circa 1358 DR there was an adventuring company named for the birds, known as the Men of the Red Kestrel.