What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird in sack losing tail? That's horrible! (6)" mean?

The definition is "Bird". The wordplay uses a deletion. CHO (synonym="CHO") + UGH (synonym="that’s horrible!") = CHOUGH; definition: "Bird" The answer is CHOUGH.

Bird in sack losing tail? That's horrible! (6)

Times Cryptic #28712 | 21 Across | 2023-09-19 flower

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