About the King Vulture
The king vulture is a large bird found in Central and South America. It is a member of the New World vulture family Cathartidae. This vulture lives predominantly in tropical lowland forests stretching from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. It is the only surviving member of the genus Sarcoramphus, although fossil members are known.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cathartiformes |
| Family | New World Vultures (Cathartidae) |
| Species | Sarcoramphus papa |
| Species Codes | kinvul1, KIVU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the King Vulture belong to?
The King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) belongs to the New World Vultures family (Cathartidae), in the order Cathartiformes.
How can I identify the King Vulture?
The king vulture is a large bird found in Central and South America. It is a member of the New World vulture family Cathartidae. This vulture lives predominantly in tropical lowland forests stretching from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. It is the only surviving member of the genus Sarcoramph...
Where can I report a King Vulture sighting?
You can log sightings of King Vulture on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kinvul1, or on iNaturalist.
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