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King vulture, death by beauty A glorious scavenger, the King Vulture, on display. Arnhem Zoo,Birds,King Vulture,Sarcoramphus papa,Vulture Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

King vulture, death by beauty

A glorious scavenger, the King Vulture, on display.

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The king vulture is a large bird found in Central and South America. It is a member of the New World vulture family Cathartidae. This vulture lives predominantly in tropical lowland forests stretching from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. It is the only surviving member of the genus "Sarcoramphus", although fossil members are known.

Similar species: New World Vultures
Species identified by DragonC
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jun 30, 2011. Captured Jun 30, 2011 16:48.
  • DSLR-A100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/100s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm