Oxpeckers Collection

and then there were three!
Ali Khataw

Adult male Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) posturing in agressive yawn behaviour, Luangwa River, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, November

Oxpeckers and buffalo
Xavier Ortega

Monochrome Cape buffalo with oxpecker on head, Serengeti, Tanzania
Monochrome Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) with oxpecker on head, Serengeti; Tanzania

Picture No. 11675707
African Buffalo / Cape Buffalo with Red-billed Oxpeckers on its head. Date:

Yellow-billed Oxpecker - sunbathing on White Rhino
ASW-2755 Yellow-billed OXPECKER - Sunbathing on White Rhino Buphagus africanus Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Picture No. 11675756
Common Warthog walking with Red-billed Oxpecker on its back. Date:

Picture No. 11074074
Red-billed Oxpeckers feeding on Giraffe Kruger National Park, South Africa

Picture No. 11067503
African / Cape Buffalo with Red Billed Oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) removing ticks. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Date:

Picture No. 10762012
African / Cape BUFFALO - bull with Yellow-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus africanus (Syncerus caffer caffer) Date:

Picture No. 10890561
White Rhinoceros / Square-lipped Rhino - with Oxpeckers (Ceratotherium simum) Date:

Picture No. 10891252
White Rhinoceros / Square-lipped Rhino - mother with Oxpeckers and baby (Ceratotherium simum) Date:

Yellow-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus africanus) adult, foraging on cow, Gambia, February

Red-billed Oxpeckers - sitting on Giraffe neck
SM-2613 Red-billed Oxpeckers - sitting on Giraffe neck Buphagus erythrorhynchus Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Red-billed Oxpeckers - flying to Masai Giraffe neck - Ngorongoro Crater Reserve - Serengeti - Tanzania
SM-2612 Red-billed Oxpeckers - flying to Masai Giraffe neck Ngorongoro Crater Reserve - Serengeti - Tanzania Buphagus erythrorhynchus Stefan Meyers contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Cape Buffalo CRH 127 With Yellow-billed Oxpecker removing parasites - Chobe
CRH-127 AFRICAN / CAPE BUFFALO - With Yellow-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus africanus) removing parasites Chobe, Botswana Syncerus caffer Syncerus caffer & Buphagus africanus Chris Harvey contact details

African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) adult, close-up of head, with Red-billed Oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) foraging, Masai Mara, Kenya

White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) adult female with calf, drinking at waterhole, with Red-billed Oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus), South Africa

Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) Adult on head of Impala antelope, Samburu, Kenya

Redbilled Oxpecker - on back of buffalo - Sabi Sands Game Reserve - South Africa
GET-2025 Redbilled Oxpecker - on back of buffalo Sabi Sands Game Reserve - South Africa Buphagus erythrorhynchus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

African Buffalo - With Oxpecker - On savannah plains - Maasai Mara North Reserve Kenya
MAB-1193 African Buffalo - With Oxpecker - On savannah plains Maasai Mara North Reserve Kenya Syncerus caffer Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hippopotamus JD 13957 Hippopotamus amphibius - Serengeti, Tanzania © John Daniels ARDEA LONDON
JD-13957 Hippopotamus - with oxpeckers on back Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa Hippopotamus amphibius John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Impala - female with Red-billed oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) - Masai Mara National Reserve - Kenya JFL14938
FL-3328 Impala - female with Red-billed oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) Maasai Mara National Reserve - Kenya Aepyceros melampus Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display

Hippopotamus - in water - group dozing with an oxpecker on the back of one - Masai Mara National Reserve - Kenya
FL-3301 Hippopotamus - in water - group dozing with an oxpecker on the back of one Maasai Mara National Reserve - Kenya Hippopotamus amphibius Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal

Maasai Giraffe - with Red-billed oxpecker (Buphagus erthyrhynchus) on head and neck, Maasai Mara National Reserve
FL-3092 Maasai Giraffe - with Red-billed oxpecker (Buphagus erthyrhynchus) on head and neck Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Giraffa camelopardalis tippelski Ferrero Labat Please note that prints

Hippos CH 4759 x 2 with Oxpeckers. Okavango Swamps, Botswana. © Clam Haagner / ARDEA LONDON
CH-4759 HIPPOPOTAMUS - x two with Oxpeckers on back Okavango Swamps, Botswana. Hippopotamus amphibius Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

African Buffalo - drinking with Yellow-billed Oxpecker. South Langwa Valley - Zambia - Africa
WAT-9192 African Buffalo - drinking with Yellow-billed Oxpecker South Langwa Valley - Zambia - Africa Syncerus caffer M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

African Buffalo - in water with Yellow-billed Oxpecker. South Langwa Valley - Zambia - Africa
WAT-9191 African Buffalo - in water with Yellow-billed Oxpecker South Langwa Valley - Zambia - Africa Syncerus caffer M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red-billed Oxpecker - on cattle Fam : Sturnidae
WAT-13223 Red-billed Oxpecker - on cattle Yabelo Ethiopia Buphagus erythrorhynchus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-billed Oxpecker Fam : Sturnidae
WAT-13222 Red-billed Oxpecker Yabelo Ethiopia Buphagus erythrorhynchus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Impala & Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus)
USH-94 IMPALA - Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) Aepyceros melampus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Impala - with Redbilled Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) searching for insects
USH-592 IMPALA - close-up of females head and shoulders with Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) searching for insects Aepyceros melampus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for

Impala - With Red-billed Oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) on ears, Kruger, S. Africa
USH-2748 Impala - With Red-billed Oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) on ears Kruger, S. Africa Aepyceros melampus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Billed Oxpecker On Zebra, Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park S. Africa
STA-45 Red-billed OXPECKER - on Zebra S. Africa, Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park Buphagus erythrorbynchus Augusto Leandro Stanzani Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Southern Giraffe - with Oxpeckers (Buphagus africanus) Botswana, Africa
CRH-436 Southern Giraffe - with Oxpeckers (Buphagus africanus) Botswana, Africa. Giraffa camelopardalis Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cape Buffalo - Showing teeth. With Red-billed Oxpecker on back. Zimbabwe, Africa
CAN-2706 Cape Buffalo - Showing teeth. With Red-billed Oxpecker on back. Zimbabwe, Africa Syncerus caffer caffer John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Piqueboeuf a oeil rouge
WAT-9274 Red-billed Oxpecker - on rhinoceros Kenya - Africa Buphagus erythrorhynchus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Redbilled Oxpecker on Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer)- Symbiosis by cleaning the buffalo skin from ticks
VG-22435 Red-billed OXPECKER on African / Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) - symbiosis by cleaning the buffalo skin from ticks. Oxpecker beak open because of the heat

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And then there were three! An adult male Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) posturing in aggressive yawn behavior, with Oxpeckers and buffalo. These fascinating birds, known as Oxpeckers, have a symbiotic relationship with the animals they perch upon. In one frame, a Red-billed Oxpecker is seen perched on a Zebra's back, while another captures the monochrome beauty of Cape buffalo adorned with an Oxpecker on its head in Serengeti, Tanzania. The interaction between these creatures continues as White Rhinoceros or Square-lipped Rhino mothers are spotted with their young ones accompanied by diligent Oxpeckers. The sight of these majestic animals peacefully coexisting with nature's helpers is truly remarkable. In Picture No. 11675707, we witness a Yellow-billed Oxpecker foraging on a cow in Gambia during February. Their presence not only benefits the cattle but also helps control parasites and keep them healthy. Another captivating shot showcases a Yellow-billed Oxpecker sunbathing on the back of a White Rhino - Picture No. 11675756 - highlighting their unique habits and adaptability to different environments. Oxpeckers play an essential role in maintaining ecological balance by providing cleaning services to various African wildlife species. Their presence serves as a reminder of nature's intricate web of interconnectedness.