Also known as Moluccan parrot or island parrot, the Great Billed Parrot carries a medium sized body that can reach 38 cm in length. It is predominantly green with red beak and black shoulders. Both females and males are almost identical, with the only difference being the females are relatively smaller.The males are a bit larger than the females with a much larger, almost disproportionate beak and a flat head. generally the great bill grows up to about 41cm (16 in) in length (from top of the head to tip of tail). Their life spans are generally around 10 t 20 years and they weigh between 3 – 5.8 oz (84 – 165 grams).They require a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and greenfood. A high-quality seed mix of safflower, paddy rice, wheat, oats, canary grass seed and various millets; some sunflower (also sprouted) should also be available. Other food items include pine cones, cooked rice, half-ripe maize, rowanberries, rose-hips and small quantities of dried shrimp.Great Billed Parrot rarely bites its owners and other animals but loves to chew and nibble on different things that it can handle. These things are usually small and can fit in its beak such as plastic balls, cardboard boxes and tissue rolls. Due to its high tendency to chew, it is very important to keep away dangerous house objects that can cause injuries such as electrical wires and sharp objects.
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