King Vulture

New World Vultures 👁 173 views Updated 2026-11-01

King Vulture (<em>Sarcoramphus papa</em>) is a species of New World Vultures (<em>Cathartidae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) is a species of New World Vultures (Cathartidae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Sarcoramphus; binomial: Sarcoramphus papa; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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