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THE PHILIP ISLAND PARROT. 



is strengthened by the fact that another species of Parrot belonging to the same country is 

 known to seek its food by digging. 



LONG-BILLED PARROT- Nestor pnxluctua ; and BLACK COCKATOO Calyiiturrhynclms lianksi. 



The hard and strong fruits which are so favored by other Parrots, are rejected by this 

 species, whose long bill does not possess the great power needed for cracking the shells. In 

 captivity it has been known to feed upon various soft leaves, such as lettuce and cabbage, and 

 displays a decided predilection for ripe fruits, cream, and butter. 



