What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird no longer found in second area (3)" mean?

The definition is "Bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MO (abbreviation="second") + A (abbreviation="area") = MOA; definition: "Bird no longer" The answer is MOA.

Bird no longer found in second area (3)

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