Chick of a nocturnal bird of prey (5)

I believe the answer is:

owlet

(Other definitions for owlet that I've seen before include "Small hooter" , "Little hooter?" , "Young hooter" , "Young nocturnal flier" , "Little nocturnal bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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