What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like a bird at the back (6)" mean?

The definition is "at the back". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (synonym of "Like") + TERN (synonym of "bird"); definition: "back" The answer is ASTERN.

Like a bird at the back (6)

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