The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ROSELLA
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The straight part
We know that "Antipodean bird" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case antipodean bird = rosella.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ROSELLA mean?
ROSELLA noun- A parrot belonging to any of the five to eight species in the genus Platycercus (originally specifically Platycercus eximius) which is native to Australia and nearby islands.
- Hibiscus sabdariffa, an edible flower in the hibiscus family used to make hibiscus tea, also known as agua de jamaica or sorrel.