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.
ORIGIN:
Central and South America
HABITAT:
Rainforests and grasslands
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
7-10 lbs
Height: 2.5 ft
DIET:
Decaying animal matter
PREDATORS:
Jaguars and snakes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful beak
REPRODUCTION:
57-day incubation
THREATS:
Habitat loss
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
40 yrs in human care
How many eggs do female king vultures lay at a time?
One |
Two |
Four | Three |
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