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Derrick's bird (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

crane

I believe this is a double definition.

'derrick's' is the first definition.
(type of construction crane)

'bird' is the second definition.
(crane is a kind of bird)

(Other definitions for crane that I've seen before include "Device for picking up" , "Large long-necked wading bird" , "Stretch out (one's neck)" , "Bird; hoister" , "Wading bird to lift heavy objects?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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