Cryptic crossword clue
Bird getting first of crumbs, when very careful 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CASSOWARY

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What does CASSOWARY mean?

CASSOWARY noun
  1. A large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

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