Cape pigeon
a species of seagoing petrel, Daption capensis, with characteristic white wing patches: a common winter visitor off the coasts of southern Africa: family Diomedeidae: Also called: pintado petrel
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While we were engaged pitching camp, a Cape pigeon flew overhead.
The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas MawsonOne day also in moderately fine weather I thought I saw a Cape pigeon dive.
Cruise of the 'Alert' | R. W. CoppingerAnother visitor was the pretty little Cape pigeon, which Kate recognised as an old friend and was delighted to see.
The Wreck of the Nancy Bell | J. C. HutchesonAnother caught a Cape pigeon, and I caught a stink-pot, a large bird measuring about eight feet from wing to wing.
A Boy's Voyage Round the World | The Son of Samuel SmilesEven the great albatross did not seem to abuse his strength against the Cape pigeon.
South America Observations and Impressions | James Bryce
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