Bird in box filled with duck muck (6,5)

I believe the answer is:

canada goose

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'bird' is the definition.
(Canada goose is an example)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for canada goose that I've seen before include "N. American bird" , "Flying trumpeter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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