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Hound killing black bird (5)

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eagle

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

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(Other definitions for eagle that I've seen before include "High-flyer" , "A birdie (or better!)" , "Fine achievement on course" , "Erne, perhaps" , "Valuable piece" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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