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  • The Indochinese endemic red-collared woodpecker (Picus rabieri) has been found at Sangthong, Lao PDR but not as far on the Thai bank.

    Northern Khorat Plateau moist deciduous forests 2008

  • Beautiful in appearance, for it was what is generally known as a blue mountain parrot (red-collared lorikeet), its cleverness and affectionate nature were far more engaging than all the gay feathers.

    My Tropic Isle 2003

  • He was in the uniform of a French officer, a senior officer, his red-collared bluejacket bright with gold insignia.

    Sharpe's Enemy Cornwell, Bernard 1984

  • The blue mountain parrot (red-collared lorikeet), the red-winged lory, the black cockatoo (Leach's), and other well-known species, fleet and venturesome, to whom two miles and a half of "salt, estranging sea" cannot be any check, certainly do not use the island for nesting as birds of "innocent and quiet minds" might.

    Confessions of a Beachcomber 1887

  • Beautiful in appearance, for it was what is generally known as a blue mountain parrot (red-collared lorikeet), its cleverness and affectionate nature were far more engaging than all the gay feathers.

    My Tropic Isle 1887

  • Pélagie, and doubtless dropped me in the Seine, ready to do me more mischief, smug and smooth shaven, and fine in the red-collared blue coat which seemed to be the prescribed uniform of that court, all my confidence returned.

    Lazarre Mary Hartwell Catherwood 1874

  • Around this time every year, red-collared lorikeets fall from the heavens on to Australia's Northern Territory.

    "MAIN" via Steve in Google Reader 2010

  • A red-collared lorikeet found in Brisbane and brought in to the RSPCA shelter turns out to be a wonderful mimic, performing at least three different ringtones.

    textually.org 2010

  • A red-collared lorikeet found in Brisbane and brought in to the RSPCA shelter turns out to be a wonderful mimic, performing at least three different ringtones.

    textually.org 2010

  • In any case, if Aussies see a red-collared lorikeets swerving through the sky, contact your friendly neighborhood ornithologist.

    "MAIN" via Steve in Google Reader 2010

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