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King Vulture

Sarcoramphus papa

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Description:

El Rey Zopilote generalmente se percha muy alto en el dosel del bosque. Tradicionalmente se dice que los demás zopilotes se apartan o no comen hasta que el Rey coma primero. Posiblemente se deba a su tamaño pero también a que posee un pico más fuerte por lo que puede hacer los primeros cortes en el cuero del cadaver.

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Comments (2)
ChristyHolland
LOVE this!! I saw one flying far far away when I was in CR, but never another! Great series, and he's gorgeous!

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Raptors of North America
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PublishedJune 24, 2013

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