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That's surprising bird sound (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

coo

I believe this is a double definition.

'that's surprising' is the first definition.
(expression of surprise)

'bird sound' is the second definition.
(sound made by a pigeon)

(Other definitions for coo that I've seen before include "Murmur amorously" , "Sound made by dove" , "Murmur lovingly" , "Speak lovingly -- cry softly" , "well I never!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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