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Symbiosis

Red-Billed Oxpeckers can often be found near Cape Buffalo (feeding on ticks and other parasites on the buffalo’s skin), creating a natural symbiosis between the two species. The wing position of the bird and the whole scene being backlit by a setting sun gave this just that little bit extra.

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Color Photography Contest

2025

Silver

Wildlife

Non Professional

Symbiosis

Red-Billed Oxpeckers can often be found near Cape Buffalo (feeding on ticks and other parasites on the buffalo’s skin), creating a natural symbiosis between the two species. The wing position of the bird and the whole scene being backlit by a setting sun gave this just that little bit extra.

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Jochen Maes

My name’s Jochen Maes. I'm a wildlife photographer and amateur astronomer based in Belgium. In my spare time, I quite simply enjoy going out and observing/capturing the wonders of the world/universe around us to the best of my abilities.

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