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Shite-hawk

 * ... that shite-hawk was originally a military slang name given to the Black Kite (pictured), but in recent years the name has also been applied to the Red Kite?
 * Reviewed: Dominica at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games Barbados at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games Solomon Islands at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games Saint Kitts and Nevis at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games
 * Comment: Alt-1 ... that shite-hawk was originally a military slang name given to the Black Kite (pictured), but in recent years the name has also been applied to the Red Kite and Kate Moss' ex-boyfriend? is more amusing, but perhaps focuses unduly on negative aspects of a living person

Created/expanded by BabelStone (talk). Self nom at 22:25, 11 October 2011 (UTC)


 * Article length and dates are OK, sourcing looks good. AGF on plagiarism -- I can't access the sources. Hooks are appropriate in length and format; AGF on hook sourcing. Image licensing is appropriate. As for the hooks, I don't like ALT-1 -- it seems like undue negativity about a living person. I think that the concept for the original hook can be made more interest with some rewording. Here's one idea:
 * ALT2 ... that, contrary to claims of a medieval origin for the term shite-hawk, it originated as British military slang for the Black Kite (pictured) and recently has also been applied to the Red Kite?
 * The suggested ALT2 hook appears valid to me, based on the article, but I'd like BabelStone to confirm that it is consistent with the sources. If so, the hook is ready to go! --Orlady (talk) 02:07, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes, I think that is a much better hook, although the mention of the Red Kite is a little redundant now, so I would go with the simpler Alt3 below. BabelStone (talk) 15:50, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Symbol confirmed.svg ALT3 ... that, contrary to claims of a medieval origin for the term shite-hawk, it originated as British military slang for the Black Kite (pictured)?
 * Symbol confirmed.svg ALT3 works for me! --Orlady (talk) 15:56, 16 October 2011 (UTC)