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The King Vulture

(Sarcoramphus Papa)

HABITAT? The tropical lowland forests of Central and South America
DID YOU KNOW?
– These large scavengers usually feed off of the carcasses of dead animals.
– While most vultures are dark in colour, these birds are very colourful.
– Its wingspan ranges from 1.2 to 1.7 m (4 to 5.5 ft.).
– The blood and feathers of these vultures were used in Native American cultures to ward off diseases.
– The yellowish skin over the king vulture’s beak is known as the wattle.

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