What does the cryptic crossword clue "Note bird talking (8)" mean?

The definition is "Note". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHIT (synonym="Note") + CHAT (synonym="bird") = CHITCHAT; definition: "talking" The answer is Chitchat.

Note bird talking (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3023 | 1 Down | 2019-09-29 flower

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