Escapade (for a bird?) (4)

I believe the answer is:

lark

(Other definitions for lark that I've seen before include "Songbird - 3" , "Rise with this bird to get up early" , "Bird - caper" , "Small songbird or playful action" , "One gets up early" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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