Red-collared Lorikeet
Trichoglossus rubritorquis
Pine Creek, N NT IMG_5505 20180804
Notes: Similar to
Rainbow Lorikeet but hind-collar orange-red, not yellow-green &
bordered below
by a band of dark blue; belly blue-black to
green-black; broad yellow wing bar. May co-exist w.
Rainbow
Lorikeet around Karumba. Very conspicuous, often observed calling
loudly while flying
overhead or feeding. In a wide range of
(non-arid) habitats, including urban areas.
Range from Pizzey & Knight©(modified)
