Bird base in Newfoundland (6)

I believe the answer is:

gander

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'bird' is the definition.
(male goose)

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

(Other definitions for gander that I've seen before include "male member of the Anatidae family" , "Ranged about with male goose" , "town in Newfoundland" , "waterbird" , "Male goose - quick look" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent and The Irish News.

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