Tickbirds

Tickbirds, also known as Oxpeckers, are birds that appear in the The Lion Guard universe. They live in the Pride Lands.

Appearance
The Tickbirds shown in The Lion Guard are red-billed and yellow-billed Tickbirds. They have brown upper parts and pale brown underparts. They have long tail feathers and strong feet with three toes pointing forward and one pointing backward.

In the Real World
Tickbirds inhabit the savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa. Being rather gregarious birds, they live in flocks. They are usually tolerated by mammals because they eat the ticks and insects off of them, but they will also peck at the animal's wounds for blood. They use pecking motions to nab insects from the fur of short-coated animals. The females lay 2-3 eggs, which are white or cream in color, at a time.

In The Lion Guard
Tickbirds are known to have a rhinoceros companion. They will follow this friend anywhere, and feed of the insects from their back while guiding them to their next destination.

History
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Never Judge a Hyena by Its Spots
A herd of oryxes is shown running in the wake of a flock of tickbirds.


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Can't Wait to be Queen
During Duties of the King, a tickbird is shown flying near Twiga.


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The Kupatana Celebration
Tickbirds attend the Kupatana celebration. They circle about in the air before alighting on a rhinoceros, a hippo, and an elephant.


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Fuli's New Family
A flock of tickbirds flies around Fuli's head during the song My Own Way.


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The Imaginary Okapi
A tickbird glides through Imbamba Canyon to Mbali Fields during the song Life in the Pride Lands.


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The Lost Gorillas
Some tickbirds are seen gliding across the air near Theluji Mountains.
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Notable Tickbirds

 * Mwenzi