What does the cryptic crossword clue "Little bird of woodland leaving egg, tawny primarily (5)" mean?

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Little bird of woodland leaving egg, tawny primarily (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3251 | 6 Down | 2024-02-11 flower

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