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Prepare to shoot a bird (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cock

This clue is a double definition.

'prepare to shoot' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'a bird' is the second definition.
(cock is a kind of bird)

(Other definitions for cock that I've seen before include "bull to > raise for shooting" , "Hens partner" , "sunshine" , "small pile of hay" , "Set upright" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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