Hooded bird maybe? (5)

I believe the answer is:

robin

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'bird maybe?' is the definition.
'robin' can be an answer for 'bird' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'maybe?' bit.

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(Other definitions for robin that I've seen before include "Bird - one in Lincoln green?" , "Small brown thrush" , "Hood, possibly" , "Batman and --" , "See 7" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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