Red-billed Oxpecker

What Is This Bird On?

This Red-billed Oxpecker clings to the neck of a giraffe as it feeds on insects and parasites living on the giraffe. Sometimes we would see 5-10 of them on one giraffe.

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Leegramas

December 23, 2025 8:54 am

That is so cool. I’ll bet the giraffe appreciates the mitigation!

JamesD

December 29, 2025 1:21 pm

Interesting, but creepy looking.

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