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King Vulture7

King Vulture Sarcoramphus papa

Parrots aren’t the only colorful birds in Rainforest Revealed! The brilliant red, yellow and purple patterns on king vultures’ heads make them one of the rainforest’s standout species.

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ORIGIN:
Central and South America

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HABITAT:
Rainforests and grasslands

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HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
7-10 lbs
Height: 2.5 ft

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DIET:
Decaying animal matter

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PREDATORS:
Jaguars and snakes

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NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful beak

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REPRODUCTION:
57-day incubation

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THREATS:
Habitat loss

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LIFE EXPECTANCY:
40 yrs in human care

How many eggs do female king vultures lay at a time?
One
Four
Three
Two