What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hit green in place for birdie (9,6)" mean?

The definition is "birdie". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GREENINPLACEFOR ("green in place for") [anagram: "Hit"] = PEREGRINEFALCON; definition: "birdie" The answer is PEREGRINEFALCON.

Hit green in place for birdie (9,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29062 | 24 Across | 2023-05-05 flower

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