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

Abstract

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.