What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird: do as might a happy harrier? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Bird:". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WAG (synonym="WAG") + TAIL (synonym="TAIL") = WAGTAIL; definition: "Bird:" The answer is WAGTAIL.

Bird: do as might a happy harrier? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29134 | 1 Across | 2023-07-28 flower

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