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[Hong Kong] Great or Japanese Cormorant?

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1^# A A A Post at 14/10/2013 17:26 Show all

Great or Japanese Cormorant?

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2^# A A A Post at 14/10/2013 21:42 Show all

Thank you Dylan. I think you are right. I was distracted by the extensive white colour on the face and along the front of neck. After comparing more photos from the web site you suggested, I concur with your view that it is Great Cormorant, and the white colour may suggest that it is immature?

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