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Low-flying hunter (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

owl

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'hunter' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'low-flying' is the wordplay.
'flying' is an anagram indicator.
'low' is an anagram of 'OWL'.

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(Other definitions for owl that I've seen before include "Solemn person" , "Creature" , "Athena's bird" , "Member of Parliament" , "Low kind of wise bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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