Yellow-billed Oxpecker
Buphagus africanus
The Yellow-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus africanus) is a uncommon oxpecker found in 31 countries, weighing about 59 g. The yellow-billed oxpecker is a passerine bird in the family Buphagidae.
About the Yellow-billed Oxpecker
The yellow-billed oxpecker is a passerine bird in the family Buphagidae. It was previously placed in the starling and myna family, Sturnidae.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Guinea.
When to see it
The Yellow-billed Oxpecker can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Yellow-billed Oxpecker look like?
- The yellow-billed oxpecker is a passerine bird in the family Buphagidae.
- How big is a Yellow-billed Oxpecker?
- The Yellow-billed Oxpecker is a small sized bird weighing about 59 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-billed Oxpecker?
- The Yellow-billed Oxpecker occurs in 31 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Botswana.
- Is the Yellow-billed Oxpecker endangered?
- The Yellow-billed Oxpecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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