23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Giraffe and the Oxpecker
An oxpecker clings to the neck of a giraffe, feeding on insects while the giant calmly chews leaves. Their mutual dependence reveals an elegant rhythm of life across the African plains.You can notice that there is a beautiful bird standing on its eye.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Kenya |
| Copyright: | © Wu Kuan-Yu |