Reportedly goes after certain birds (6)

I believe the answer is:

storks

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'birds' is the definition.
(stork is a kind of bird)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for storks that I've seen before include "Wading birds that bring babies" , "Wading birds with large bills" , "Baby carriers!" , "Long-legged baby-carrying birds" , "Black and white wading birds" .)

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

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