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Buphagus erythrorhynchus
member of the starling family, they feed on insects that plague grazing animals, like this white rhino and her calf. While mostly they are helpful to their hosts, they can become pests by opening sores and drinking blood
best oxpecker photos of the entire trip! And I didn't realize I'd gotten them until I got home
Spotted on Dec 21, 2013
Submitted on Feb 23, 2014
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