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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 DR_M_Z
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Uploaded Jan 7, 2025. Captured Nov 14, 2024 09:55 in 3JXG+7Q Pillcopata, Peru.
  • OM-1
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1250s
  • ISO320
  • 500mm