Bird used for messages (7,6)

I believe the answer is:

carrier pigeon

(Other definitions for carrier pigeon that I've seen before include "Avian messenger" , "Aerial messenger" , "Bird used for communication" , "Bird taking messages" , "Messenger bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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