The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WAGTAIL
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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 = wagtail.The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions
WAGTAIL noun- Any of various small passerine birds of the family Motacillidae, of the Old World, notable for their long tails.