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Bar gets this for beggar that's like a frustrated bird (3-5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

egg-bound

'like a frustrated bird' is the definition.
(referring to a bird unable to deliver eggs)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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