What does the cryptic crossword clue "Be unsuccessful catching insect? A pigeon? (7)" mean?

The definition is "A pigeon". The wordplay uses charade, container. FAIL (synonym of "Be unsuccessful") + ANT (synonym of "insect?") [container: "catching"]; definition: "pigeon?" The answer is FANTAIL.

Be unsuccessful catching insect? A pigeon? (7)

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