Avian Tootsie Pop mascot (3)

I believe the answer is:

owl

(Other definitions for owl that I've seen before include "One flying" , "Nightbird" , "Wise old bird" , "Low kind of wise bird" , "Nocturnal hunter" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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