What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird bones and bare dirt scattered alongside river (5,9)" mean?

The definition is "Bird". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BONES (synonym="BONES") + BARE (synonym="BARE") + DIRT (synonym="DIRT") + R (synonym="river") = ROBIN REDBREAST; definition: "Bird" The answer is ROBIN REDBREAST.

Bird bones and bare dirt scattered alongside river (5,9)

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