Mainly black aquatic rail (7)

I believe the answer is:

moorhen

(Other definitions for moorhen that I've seen before include "pond bird" , "Black freshwater bird" , "Black waterbird" , "Bird - hormone (anag)" , "Female red grouse or waterfowl" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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