Jambo 🐦 Birds
Oxpecker
Buphagus sp.
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KrugerUncommon
Masai MaraUncommon
AmboseliUncommon
TsavoUncommon
Points25 and up
It feeds on ticks and parasites on the backs of buffaloes, giraffes and rhinos.
Tracker tip
🎯 Look at giraffes' necks: they often cling there.
Where to see it
Kruger : uncommon · Masai Mara : uncommon · Amboseli : uncommon · Tsavo : uncommon
FAQ
Where can I see a oxpecker on safari?
The oxpecker lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (uncommon).
How do I recognise a oxpecker?
It feeds on ticks and parasites on the backs of buffaloes, giraffes and rhinos. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Buphagus sp.) offline.