Shorebird with a curved bill (6)

I believe the answer is:

avocet

(Other definitions for avocet that I've seen before include "Wading bird - octave (anag)" , "Flier" , "Long-legged shorebird with upward-curving bill" , "Might it sing" , "Shorebird with bill curving upwards" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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