From the Reise der österreichischen Fregatte Novara [...] Zoologischer Theil, A. Pelzeln, "Vögel": "Atlantic Ocean, between Rio Janeiro and Cape of Good Hope, Pacific Ocean between Valparaiso and Cape Horn.
- Male (127), caught on 5 September 1857 at 30° 2' s. B. and 27° 52' w. L. Maroon iris. Whole length 14", flight distance 2' 8 1/2".
- Female (132) shot by Baron Wüllerstörf on 11 September 1857 at 31° 40' S. Lat. and 12° 41' W. Long. Maroon iris.
- Male (137) shot on the same day and at the same place.
- Female (138) on 15 September 1857 at 33° 49' S. Lat. and 0° 39' W. Long.
- Female (134) shot by Baron Wüllerstorf on the same day and at the same location.
- Female (135) shot by Baron Wüllerstörf on 20 September 1857 at 36° 22' S. Lat. and 5° 29' E. Long.
- One specimen (856) captured by Mr. Zelebor on 12 May 1859 at 32° 27' S. Lat. and 74° 13' W. Long.
- One specimen (857) on 24 May 1859 at 53° 6' S. Lat. and 80° 43' W. Long. Zlb. [Zelebor].
According to Mr Zelebor's report, the Cape Pigeons disappear at some distance from the Cape [of Good Hope] beyond St. Paul and only reappear between New Holland and New Zealand, from where they continue to occur beyond Cape Horn (up to 25° S. Lat.)" (p. 145).
