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King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)
King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

About King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Vultures
  • Family: New World Vultures

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.

Lifelists

Visits

  • 2009-02-18
    Parque National Palo Verde, Costa Rica
    In the air near the reserve.
  • 2009-03-09
    Cana Station, Panama
  • 2009-03-19
    Punta Patino, Panama
    Image from 2009-03-19