What does the cryptic crossword clue "Long-legged insect big bird observed on rush (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "Long-legged insect". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CRANE (synonym="CRANE") + FLY (synonym="rush. Another name is Daddy Long-legs.") = CRANE FLY; definition: "Long-legged insect" The answer is CRANE FLY.

Long-legged insect big bird observed on rush (5,3)

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