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Noun: oxpecker  'óks,pe-ku(r)
  1. A small African bird of the genus Buphagus that feeds on ticks and other parasites found on large mammals
    "Oxpeckers can often be seen perched on the backs of rhinos or zebras"

Derived forms: oxpeckers

Encyclopedia: Oxpecker