The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PEAFOWL
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The straight part
We know that "one that belongs to the pheasant family" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one that belongs to the pheasant family = peafowl.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 PEAFOWL mean?
PEAFOWL noun- A pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock (unspecified sex).