What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nameless bird, ultimately with scant illumination (9)" mean?

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Nameless bird, ultimately with scant illumination (9)

Times Cryptic #28976 | 1 Down | 2024-07-23

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STARLI{n}G (bird) [naeless], then {wit}H + {scan}T [ultimately]

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