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Impressive bird one better than eagle (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

albatross

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'impressive bird' is the definition.
'albatross' can be an answer for 'bird' (albatross is a kind of bird). I am unsure of the 'impressive' bit.

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

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(Other definitions for albatross that I've seen before include "As Borstal is adapted for a big bird" , "Spectacular hole" , "Large oceanic bird" , "Long-winged sea-bird, a constant burden" , "can be an encumbrance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Times.
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