Cape pigeon

British  

noun

1. Also called: pintado petrel.  a species of seagoing petrel, Daption capensis, with characteristic white wing patches: a common winter visitor off the coasts of southern Africa: family Diomedeidae

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Cape pigeon

The birds with us: Antarctic and snow petrel—a fulmar—and this morning Cape pigeon.

From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Scott, Robert Falcon

As we drew down toward the Cape, that singular bird, the Cape pigeon came to visit us.

From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael

It is a well-known fact that if a Cape pigeon, as a certain gull is called, is taken on board, it can fly no more, but walks slowly and stupidly round the deck.

From The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn by Stables, Gordon

A Cape pigeon, for example, gets giddy and frightened at once when put on deck.

From In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism by Stables, Gordon

Another visitor was the pretty little Cape pigeon, which Kate recognised as an old friend and was delighted to see.

From The Wreck of the Nancy Bell Cast Away on Kerguelen Land by Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)