What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird in English river and lake (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUSE (synonym="English river") + L (abbreviation="lake") = OUSEL; definition: "Bird" The answer is OUSEL.

Bird in English river and lake (5)

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