@article {46463,
	title = {Comparative feeding behaviour and food preferences of oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus and B. africanus) in captivity},
	journal = {Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research},
	volume = {55},
	year = {1988},
	note = {LR: 20041117; JID: 0401107; ppublish},
	month = {1988},
	pages = {173 - 179},
	address = {SOUTH AFRICA},
	abstract = {The feeding methods, activities and behaviour of red-billed and yellow-billed oxpeckers in captivity were compared. Both species were found to be very similar with regard to feeding. The differences observed were a greater dependence on ectoparasites such as flies and larger ticks (Amblyomma hebraeum) and a higher food intake for the yellow-billed oxpecker. These differences are the result of the larger size, limited choice of host animals and closer host/oxpecker relationship of the yellow-billed oxpecker.},
	keywords = {animals, bird, Comparative Study, diet, Feeding Behavior, Food Preferences, lice, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov{\textquoteright}t, ticks, Time Factors},
	isbn = {0030-2465},
	author = {Stutterheim,I. M. and Bezuidenhout,J. D. and Elliott,E. G.}
}
