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Why do Cormorants hang their wings out?

Why do Cormorants hang their wings out?

Update: 2024-05-13
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On a recent stroll along the Grand Canal in Dublin, Derek and Richard spotted a Cormorant. They are famous for holding their open wings out perpendicular to their bodies. It is often claimed that they are "hanging their wings out to dry, but there is also evidence to show that holding their wings out may also aid Cormorants in digesting their food.
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Why do Cormorants hang their wings out?

Why do Cormorants hang their wings out?

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