What does the cryptic crossword clue "Yellow bird (7)" mean?

The definition is "Double definition". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHICKEN (synonym of "Yellow"); definition: "bird" The answer is CHICKEN.

Yellow bird (7)

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