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THE PHILIP ISLAND PARROT. 



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

 known to seek its food by digging. 



LONGBU>LED VAKROT!- mslor pmductus ; and BLACK COCKATOO— Cali/piorrhync/ms Baiiksi. 



The liard and strong fruits which are so favored by other Parrots, are i-ejected by this 

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

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

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



