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King Vulture

King Vulture

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A large and strikingly colorful New World vulture found in the Americas, known for its predominantly white plumage, black flight feathers, and a vibrant, bare multicolored head and neck.
Where to spot
Tropical lowland forests, savannas, and open woodlands across Central and South America.
How to spot
Easily identified by its large size, white body, and brilliantly colored bare head (red, orange, yellow, purple). Often seen soaring alone or in small groups.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed during daylight hours, often soaring high or perched on a tall, exposed tree.
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File:Sarcoramphus papa in Ecuador.jpg
File:Venezuela - Caracas - Zamuro rey - Sarcoramphus papa.jpg
File:Sarcoramphus papa, bolyf, Pretoria-dieretuin, b.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sarcoramphus papa, bolyf, Pretoria-dieretuin, d.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sarcoramphus papa 118053486.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sarcoramphus papa 252472964.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sarcoramphus papa 441774682.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sarcoramphus papa 441774686.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sarcoramphus papa 441774703.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sarcoramphus papa in Ecuador.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Venezuela - Caracas - Zamuro rey - Sarcoramphus papa.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The King Vulture often dominates at carrion sites, using its strong beak to tear open tough hides, allowing smaller vultures to feed afterwards.
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