Cryptic crossword clue
Fancy film encapsulating gold bird 8

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

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What does LORIKEET mean?

LORIKEET noun
  1. Any of various small, brightly coloured parrots native to Australasia. They are usually classified in the subfamily Loriinae.

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