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
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