Mythical creature likely inspired by Madagascar's elephant bird (3)

I believe the answer is:

roc

(Other definitions for roc that I've seen before include "Legendary flyer" , "Fabulous Eastern bird of some ferocity" , "Legendary air carrier" , "Legendary flier" , "Old bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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