Little flier in Kamchatka (4)

I believe the answer is:

chat

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'little flier' is the definition.
'chat' can be an answer for 'flier' (chat is a kind of birdanimal). I am not certain of the 'little' bit.

'in kamchatka' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'CHAT' can be found hidden inside 'kamchatka'.

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(Other definitions for chat that I've seen before include "Natter" , "Tom in 22 [ALSACE]" , "A bird; converse" , "gas" , "One given to song" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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