It hoots (3)

I believe the answer is:

owl

(Other definitions for owl that I've seen before include "Mainly nocturnal bird" , "eg Snowy, Tawny" , "Bird of prey with front-facing eyes" , "Predator" , "Night hunter" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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