Octave (anag) — wading bird (6)

I believe the answer is:

avocet

(Other definitions for avocet that I've seen before include "Flier" , "Curved-bill shore bird" , "Wading bird with long bill" , "Wading bird with curved bill" , "RSPB emblem" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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