Bird seen in wilderness (4)

I believe the answer is:

erne

'bird' is the definition.
(erne is a kind of bird)

'in wilderness' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ERNE' is hidden within 'wilderness'.

'seen' is the link.

(Other definitions for erne that I've seen before include "Sea eagle and Northern loch" , "Large bird" , "Fish-eating sea eagle" , "Irish river, loughs; sea bird" , "White-tailed eagle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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