A white or pale heron (5)

I believe the answer is:

egret

(Other definitions for egret that I've seen before include "Type of heron" , "(Usually) white heron" , "Wader with white plumage" , "young bird" , "Greet (anag) -- wading bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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