Cryptic crossword clue
Bird's name left out, to include tailless rodent 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TITMOUSE

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The straight part
We know that "Bird" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bird = titmouse.
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 TITMOUSE mean?

TITMOUSE noun
  1. Any small passerine bird of the family Paridae, which are found in the woods of the Northern Hemisphere and of Africa.

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