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Wild low-flying bird (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

owl

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'flying bird' is the definition.
'owl' can be an answer for 'bird' (owl is a kind of bird). I am unsure of the 'flying' bit.

'wild low' is the wordplay.
'wild' indicates an anagram.
'low' with letters rearranged gives 'OWL'.

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(Other definitions for owl that I've seen before include "Winged hooter" , "Bird of the 18" , "Wise person" , "One flying" , "Wise old bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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