What does the cryptic crossword clue "Guard caught bird of prey covering head (6)" mean?

The definition is "Guard". The wordplay uses acrostic. C (synonym="abbreviation for caught, in cricket scoring") + APTOR (synonym="bird of prey") = CAPTOR; definition: "Guard" The answer is CAPTOR.

Guard caught bird of prey covering head (6)

Independent Cryptic #11694 | 1 Across | 2024-04-03 flower

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