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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Around this time every year, red-collared lorikeets fall from the heavens on to Australia's Northern Territory.
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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
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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
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In any case, if Aussies see a red-collared lorikeets swerving through the sky, contact your friendly neighborhood ornithologist.
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