The call of an owl (4)

I believe the answer is:

hoot

(Other definitions for hoot that I've seen before include "Bird call; funny thing" , "On (a ship/train/plane)" , "Hollow cry" , "Owlish cry" , "Shout of derision" .)

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

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