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THE DAPTION, OR GAPE PETREL, 
THE SKUA GULL . — Megalesiris skua. 
The Skua Gull {Afegales tris slcua ) inhabits the seas and coasts of North America, chiefly 
in the Arctic regions. It is a large, plain-colored bird. 
DAPTION, OR CAPE PETREL .— Daption capensis. 
The Daptioh, or Cape Peteel (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. 
