Fine bird, but an albatross is better! (5)

I believe the answer is:

eagle

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'fine bird' is the definition.
'eagle' can be an answer for 'bird' (eagle is a type of bird). I'm not sure about the 'fine' bit.

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(Other definitions for eagle that I've seen before include "Valuable piece" , "five buck bit, or more" , "Bird with hooked bill and long broad wings" , "Symbolic American bird" , "ten-dollar coin" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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