About the Yellow-billed Oxpecker
The yellow-billed oxpecker is a passerine bird in the family Buphagidae. It was previously placed in the starling and myna family, Sturnidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Oxpeckers (Buphagidae) |
| Species | Buphagus africanus |
| Species Codes | yeboxp1, YBOX |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-billed Oxpecker belong to?
The Yellow-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus africanus) belongs to the Oxpeckers family (Buphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-billed Oxpecker?
The yellow-billed oxpecker is a passerine bird in the family Buphagidae. It was previously placed in the starling and myna family, Sturnidae....
Where can I report a Yellow-billed Oxpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-billed Oxpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeboxp1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
2
Species in Family
2,214
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