Does it taste like bits of minced sturgeon? (6)

I believe the answer is:

grouse

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'sturgeon?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both animals as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for grouse that I've seen before include "Petty complaint" , "excellent in New Zealand" , "Bellyache" , "Gripe; game bird" , "Game bird - beef" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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