Abstract
Two species of oxpeckers occur in Rhodesia, Buphagus africanus and B. erythrorhyncus, both of which are now restricted to large game areas and some large ranches. As a conservation measure 47 B. africanus and 12 B. erythrorhyncus were introduced to the Rhodes Matopos National Park from Wankie National Park. The B. africanus have become established and have increased in numbers whereas the introduction of B. erythrorhyncus has been unsuccessful, although at least one pair is still in the release area. Birds were captured on donkeys and then transported directly by air to the Matopos for immediate release. Host selection by the birds is discussed with brief notes on competition from other species.
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