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Bird that's still getting wise to the world? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

owlet

(Other definitions for owlet that I've seen before include "Young hooter" , "Wise young" , "Towel (anag)" , "Young bird; moth" , "One may give a little screech" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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