What a bird's wings do (4)

I believe the answer is:

flap

(Other definitions for flap that I've seen before include "Use wings; be agitated" , "Wave up and down - panic" , "Adjustable part of wing - panic" , "Be agitated; hinged piece" , "Agitated state; tab" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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