What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird with a long bill in place at sea (7)" mean?

The definition is "Bird". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IN + PLACE = PELICAN; definition: "Bird" The answer is PELICAN.

Bird with a long bill in place at sea (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17264 | 21 Down | 2024-01-04 flower