The king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) is a large bird found in Central and South America. It is a member of the New World vulture family Cathartidae.
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King vultures are found in the southern part of Mexico and throughout Central and South America to northern Argentina.
Uncommon, large, and spectacular bird of lowland tropical forest, mainly in wilder areas and not around human habitation.
This species has an extremely large range, and hence does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the range size criterion.
King Vulture is a large, striking bird of undisturbed lowland forests, from southern Mexico south to northern Argentina.
The king vulture is a large bird found in Central and South America. It is a member of the New World vulture family Cathartidae.
Uncommon, large, and spectacular bird of lowland tropical forest, mainly in wilder areas and not around human habitation.
Common names. English, King vulture. French, Sarcoramphe roi, Vautour pape. Spanish, Zopilote rey, Cóndor de la selva, Cóndor real, Chom, Cuervo real, ...
The king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) is a large bird found in Central and South America. It is a member of the New World vulture family Cathartidae.
TRAITS. Covered in a white fluff of feathers, with wings of length 180-198cm, the king vulture stands at about 67-77cm tall. Its wings are edged with black ...
