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Little bird impression made on the radio? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

cygnet

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'little bird' is the definition.
'cygnet' can be an answer for 'bird' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'little' bit.

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(Other definitions for cygnet that I've seen before include "that's no ugly duckling" , "small pen? Possibly" , "Young aquatic bird" , "Sounds like the type of ring" , "Little swan" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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