Yellow-billed Oxpeckers (Buphagus africanus) and Red-billed Oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorynchus) on giraffe
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Both species of Oxpecker, Red-billed and Yellow-billed are perched on the neck of the giraffe providing a valuable service removing skin parasites such as lice and ticks and show a classic example of symbiosis, behaviour where both parties benefit.