What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mostly remain with chatty bird, showing capacity for endurance (7)" mean?

The definition is "endurance". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STA (synonym="STA") + MINA (synonym="chatty bird") = STAMINA; definition: "endurance" The answer is STAMINA.

Mostly remain with chatty bird, showing capacity for endurance (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29317 | 21 Across | 2024-02-28 flower

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