Comparative feeding behaviour and food preferences of oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus and B. africanus) in captivity

The feeding methods, activities and behaviour of red-billed and yellow-billed oxpeckers in captivity were compared. Both species were found to be very similar with regard to feeding. The differences observed were a greater dependance on ectoparasites such as flies and larger ticks (Amblyomma hebraeum) and a higher food intake for the yellow-billed oxpecker. These differences are the result of the larger size, limited choice of host animals and closer host/oxpecker relationship of the yellow-billed oxpecker.The articles have been scanned in colour with a HP Scanjet 5590; 600dpi. Adobe Acrobat XI Pro was used to OCR the text and also for the merging and conversion to the final presentation PDF-format.lmchunu2014mn201

Evidence of an increase in a redbilled oxpecker population in the Kruger National_ Park

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Roosting behaviour and host selection of oxpeckers (Aves: Buphaginae) in Moremi Wildlife Reserve, Botswana, and eastern Caprivi, South West Africa

Roosting behaviour and host preferences of oxpeckers were investigated in Moremi and eastern Caprivi. Redbilled oxpeckers were found on six mammal species in Moremi and two in Caprivi. Yellowbilled oxpeckers were found on two host species in Moremi and one in Caprivi. Redbilled oxpecker roosts were located in palm trees in Moremi, while yellowbilled oxpeckers roosted on their host species. Roosting by yellowbilled oxpeckers on their hosts is thought to be the result of their more limited choice of host species

The status and distribution of oxpeckers (Aves: Passeriformes: Buphagidae) in Kavango and Caprivi, South West Africa/Namibia

The status and distribution of oxpeckers in the Kavango and Caprivi are presented. The redbiiled oxpecker is the predominant species in the Kavango. In the Caprivi the yel- lowbilled oxpecker is predominant along the river courses and in the floodplains. The dominant host throughout was cattle