Greetings Card : Redbilled Oxpecker - on back of buffalo - Sabi Sands Game Reserve - South Africa
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Redbilled Oxpecker - on back of buffalo - Sabi Sands Game Reserve - South Africa
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Redbilled Oxpecker - on back of buffalo
Sabi Sands Game Reserve - South Africa
Buphagus erythrorhynchus
Geoff Trinder
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of African wildlife wonder to your greetings with our exquisite Redbilled Oxpecker card from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning design, captured by renowned wildlife photographer Geoff Trinder in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa, showcases the unique relationship between a Redbilled Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) and a buffalo. The vibrant colors and intricate details bring the beauty of the African savannah right to your doorstep. Perfect for any occasion, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression. Please note that the printed image is intended for personal display purposes only.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Buffalo's Back - The Ultimate Hitchhiking Adventure!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by Geoff Trinder, we witness a truly unique and comical sight in the heart of Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Meet our feathered friend, the Redbilled Oxpecker, who has found an ingenious way to travel around the African wilderness - piggybacking on a buffalo! With its vibrant red beak and striking black-and-white plumage, this cheeky oxpecker perches confidently on the sturdy back of its bovine companion. It seems that these two have formed an unlikely bond amidst their shared habitat. As nature enthusiasts, we can't help but marvel at this incredible display of symbiosis between bird and mammal. While the buffalo provides a safe perch for our hitchhiking hero, it benefits from having its loyal avian passenger skillfully removing ticks and other pesky insects from its hide. This photograph not only showcases the stunning wildlife diversity found in South Africa's national parks but also reminds us that even in nature's realm, unexpected friendships can blossom. So next time you're out exploring Africa's untamed landscapes, keep your eyes peeled for more extraordinary encounters like this one – where hitchhikers aren't just human!
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