Bird created by sculptor after a change of heart (5)

I believe the answer is:

robin

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'bird' is the definition.
(robin is a kind of bird)

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(Other definitions for robin that I've seen before include "Christmas songbird" , "Batman's helper" , "So-called outlaw" , "Friendly winter bird" , "Hood, Goodfellow or redbreast?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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