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Complain to a bird (6)

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grouse

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'complain' is the first definition.
(grouse can mean to complain or grumble)

'bird' is the second definition.
(grouse is a kind of bird)

'to a' is the link.

(Other definitions for grouse that I've seen before include "Grumble; game bird" , "Grumble like game-bird" , "Complain pettily" , "1D [GAMEBIRD] < having grumble" , "No shooting it before 12 August" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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