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Caught and gently treated missing large young bird (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cygnet

'young bird' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for cygnet that I've seen before include "Young aquatic bird" , "Immature swan" , "Sounds like the type of ring" , "Young water bird" , "Youthful swan" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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