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Hooded bird? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

robin

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'bird?' is the definition.
(I know that robin parent taxon Erithacus)

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(Other definitions for robin that I've seen before include "Famous outlaw" , "Small brown thrush" , "Batman's companion" , "Bird - boy's name" , "Small songbird" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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