About Buphagus africanus Linnaeus, 1766
Scientific Naming and Initial Description
The yellow-billed oxpecker has the scientific name Buphagus africanus, first described by Linnaeus in 1766.
Taxonomic Classification
It is a passerine bird belonging to the family Buphagidae. It was previously classified in Sturnidae, the family of starlings and mynas.
Native Habitat and Range Extent
This species is native to Sub-Saharan African savannahs, with a range extending from Senegal east to Sudan.
Range Abundance and Interspecific Interactions
It is least common in the extreme eastern part of its range, where its distribution overlaps with that of the red-billed oxpecker, even though the yellow-billed oxpecker always dominates red-billed oxpeckers during feeding.
