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BRITISH BIRDS. 



THE CORMORANT. 



SUMMER PLUM AGP:. 



(Carbo Cormoramts^ Meyer. Grand connoraiiy 

 Temm.} 



THE weight of this species varies from four to 

 seven pounds, and the size from thirty-two inches 

 to three feet four or five in length, and from four 

 feet to four feet six inches in breadth. The bill, to 

 the corners of the mouth, measures four inches, 

 and on its ridge two and three quarters : it is of a 

 dark horn colour, and the tip or nail of the upper 



