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THE DAPTION, OR CAPE PETREL. 



THE SKUA QVLL.-Meyaleetrit Ocua. 



THE SKUA GULL (Megalestris sTntd) inhabits the seas and coasts of North America, chiefly 

 in the Arctic regions. It is a large, plain-colored bird. 



DAPTION, OB CAPE PETEKI^-l>o/)on capensli. 



THE DAPTION, or CAPE PETREL (Daption capensis). This bird is also called Sea-Pigeon. 

 It is especially maritime in its habits, being seen on the ocean, in the semi-tropical and tem- 

 perate latitudes. It is a plump, pigeon-like bird, allied to the gulls and petrels. 



