Member of an avian parliament (3)

I believe the answer is:

owl

(Other definitions for owl that I've seen before include "Wise old bird" , "Nightbird" , "paragon of wisdom?" , "Nocturnal hunter" , "Athena's bird" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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