Bird that gives a hoot (3)
I believe the answer is:
owl
'bird that gives a hoot' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for owl that I've seen before include "Wise figure" , "Fly low like a bird" , "Bird of prey with front-facing eyes" , "Member of Parliament" , "Hooting bird" .)