What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird putting head above opening (8)" mean?

The definition is "Bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NUT (synonym="head") + HATCH (synonym="opening") = NUTHATCH; definition: "Bird" The answer is Nuthatch.

Bird putting head above opening (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3019 | 14 Down | 2019-09-01 flower

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