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Yellow-billed Oxpecker
Buphagus africanus
(L 8-8.5")
In the Starling and Myna family,
Sturnidae...dominates the Red-
billed Oxpecker.
Masai Mara
22Oct2014
Perched on a African buffalo.
These little birds can be found wherever
you see buffalo, rhino, giraffe, impala and
other game.
(African Safari Pictures)
Buphagus in Greek
means
ox eating.
This is one rude bird.
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