Red-billed Oxpecker (Rooibekrenostervoël)
Buphagus erythrorhynchus (772)
Zulu name: iHlalankomo
Other names: -
Equipment: Canon 40D, 100-400mm Canon lens
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May 2009
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Simbavati, Mpumulanga
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Adults |
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January 2009
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Mkhuze, KZN
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Juvenile |
Experiences with species
Oxpeckers are threatened by use of pesticides on domestic animals. Various
re-introduction programmes are underway to get them back into their former ranges. The juvenile has a yellowish bill, which can lead
to confusing ID. The bill is however a lot less "heavy" than the Yellow-billed.
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