corrupt form of STANIEL, the kestrel.
1602. Fulbecke, 2nd Pt. Parallel, Ep. Ded. 2. A pray to be pursued, not of the Stonegalle, the Muskette, and the Merlin, but of … birdes of an higher wing.
1863. H. G. Adams, Birds of Prey, 47. The Kestrel, variously called Kastrel, Windhover, Stonegall, Steingall or Stannel.
