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A cormorant is NOT a shag.

Cormorants and shags. Large, dark water birds, in the UK just two species, one essentially marine, the other found on all kinds of waters.

According to RSPB, Cormorant
A large and conspicuous waterbird, the cormorant has an almost primitive appearance with its long neck making it appear almost reptilian.

Shag
Shags are goose-sized dark long-necked birds similar to cormorants but smaller and generally slimmer with a characteristic steep forehead.

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Posted By: Cannydc, Nov 3, 08:27:19