What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rhea, for example, bird on a headland (8)" mean?

The definition is "Rhea, for example,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIT (synonym="bird") + A (abbreviation="a") + NESS (synonym="headland") = TITANESS; definition: "Rhea, for example," The answer is Titaness.

Rhea, for example, bird on a headland (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3004 | 16 Down | 2019-05-19 flower

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