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King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) Brazil,Geotagged,King vulture,Sarcoramphus papa,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

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The King vulture

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.

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Similar species: New World Vultures
Species identified by Natalia Cara
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By Natalia Cara

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Uploaded Aug 19, 2022. Captured Aug 17, 2022 10:46 in Universidade Federal do Norte, Gurupi - TO, Brazil.
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  • Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
  • f/6.5
  • 1/1002s
  • ISO250
  • 215mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.