What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird not taking wing, lodging in familiar heather (4)" mean?

The definition is "Bird not taking w". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "bird not taking wing, lodging in familiaR HEAther" The answer is RHEA.

Bird not taking wing, lodging in familiar heather (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29047 | 13 Across | 2023-04-18 flower

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