Bird such as corncrake or coot (4)

I believe the answer is:

rail

(Other definitions for rail that I've seen before include "Bar of track or fence" , "Water bird; bar" , "Complain strongly or part of fence" , "Fulminate - wading bird" , "Water bird; barrier" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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