Cryptic crossword clue
A warmer nest has to be configured to accommodate ten birds 4,11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 11 letter word MANX SHEARWATERS

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The straight part
We know that "birds" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case birds = manx shearwaters.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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