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THE DAPTIOX, OR CAPE PETREL. 



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THE SKUA GVLh.—Megalestrls skua. 



The Skua Gull {Megalestris sJcua) inhabits the seas and coasts of Nortli America, chiefly 

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



DAPTION, OR CAPE PETRFJ..— Z>np«o/i caiiensis. 



The Daptiok, 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. 



