Red Billed Oxpecker Collection

Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) portrait, Red-billed oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) removing parasites. Nakuru, Kenya

Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus), on Impala (Aepyceros melampus melampus), Kruger National Park, South Africa

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), Tanzania

Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) feeding upon Wildebeest, Savuti, Botswanan, Africa

Common Zebra (Equus quagga) with Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhyncus), Kruger National Park, Limpopo, South Africa

Redbilled oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorynchus) on warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), Zimanga game reserve, South Africa, Africa

Red-billed oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorynchus) bathing, Zimanga Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Red-billed Oxpecker and the Buffalo
Mathilde Guillemot

A Word in Your Ear
Lourens Durand

Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) drinking, with redbilled oxpeckers, Zimanga game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Impala (Aepyceros melampus) with redbilled oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus), Kruger National Park, South Africa

Chobe River, Botswana, Africa. A Cape Buffalo endures the presence of a Red-billed Oxpecker

Red-billed Oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhyncus) on Plains Zebra (Equus quagga), Kruger National Park, South Africa

Red-billed Oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) perched on White Rhinoceros (Cerathoterium simum), South Africa, Limpopo, Kruger National Park

Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) foraging on White Rhinoceros (Cerathoterium simum), South Africa, Limpopo, Kruger National Park

Red-billed Oxpecker hanging at head of impala, Buphagus erythrorynchus, South Africa

Red-billed Oxpecker in ear of impala, Buphagus erythrorynchus, South Africa

Red-billed Oxpecker at the back of an impala, Buphagus erythrorynchus, South Africa

Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, Buphagus erythrorynchus

Two Impalas (Aepyceros melampus) and a Red-billed oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhyncus), Kruger National Park, South Africa

Red-billed Oxpecker Buphagus erythorhynchus on Cape Buffalo Lake Nakuru Kenya

Giraffe -Giraffa camelopardalis- with a Red-billed Oxpecker -Buphagus erythrorhynchus- on its head, Kruger National Park, South Africa

African Buffalo or Cape Buffalo -Syncerus caffer- with a Red-billed Oxpecker -Buphagus erythrorhynchus-, on its head, Kruger National Park, South Africa

An Oxpecker on a warthogs snout, Isimangaliso, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

An Oxpecker near an Impalas eye, Isimangaliso, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Greater kKudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) buck with two doe drinking, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

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

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The vibrant red-billed oxpecker, with its striking plumage, is a common sight in the African wilderness. This captivating bird forms unique symbiotic relationships with various animals, showcasing its adaptability and resourcefulness. In the first glimpse of this fascinating creature, we see a magnificent Cape buffalo portrait. The red-billed oxpeckers perched on its back serve as loyal companions and diligent caretakers, feasting on parasites that plague the buffalo's hide. Moving to Zimanga Game Reserve in South Africa, we witness an extraordinary scene: a red-billed oxpecker gracefully balancing on a warthog's sturdy frame. It diligently searches for insects while providing an essential cleaning service to its host. As the sun sets over KwaZulu-Natal, another spectacle unfolds before our eyes - a red-billed oxpecker indulging in a refreshing bath at Zimanga Game Reserve. Its feathers glisten under the water droplets as it prepares for another day of aiding wildlife. Venturing further into the wilds of Africa, we encounter an enchanting sight - a red-billed oxpecker perched atop an impala's majestic antlers. This partnership showcases nature's intricate web of interdependence and mutual benefit. In Tanzania's lush landscapes resides one of Africa's most iconic creatures - the hippopotamus. Here too can be found these feathered helpers; their presence not only brings relief from pests but also serves as nature's harmonious collaboration between species. Journeying to Botswana's Savuti region reveals yet another remarkable interaction between wildlife and these avian assistants. A hungry red-billed oxpecker finds nourishment upon wildebeest grazing peacefully nearby; together they exemplify nature’s delicate balance. Returning once more to Zimanga Game Reserve unveils two majestic white rhinos accompanied by vigilant red-billed oxpeckers standing guard against potential threats.