What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird book without much focus? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Bird". The wordplay uses a deletion. B (synonym="book") + RAMBLING (synonym="“without much focus”") = BRAMBLING; definition: "Bird" The answer is BRAMBLING.

Bird book without much focus? (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29066 | 27 Across | 2023-05-10 flower

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