What birds do to fly (4)

I believe the answer is:

flap

(Other definitions for flap that I've seen before include "Minor panic; tab" , "Wave up and down - panic" , "Tab - tizzy - move wings" , "State of panic" , "Flutter" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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