King Vulture
Sarcorhamphus papa
Diet
Feeds on carrion.
Habitat
Lowland tropics, usually undisturbed forest, but also open savanna and grasslands.
Nesting
The king vulture does not build a nest; it lays usually 1 egg in hollows of rotting logs, stumps, or crevices in trees. Incubation is 53-58 days and fledging occurs at around 3 months.
Did you know?
The king vulture plays an important role in its ecosystem keeping the environment free of dead, decomposing animals, which may also help reduce possible sources of disease.