Aves
LC
Least Concern
Least Concern (LC)
It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk.
IUCN Red List classification
Carnivore
King vulture
Sarcoramphus papa
The king vulture is a multicoloured bare head and black-and-white plumage.
Natural habitat
Tropical forest and wooded savanna.
Geographic distribution
From southern Mexico to northern Argentina.
Key characteristics
A multicoloured bare head and black-and-white plumage.
It can open carcasses that smaller vultures cannot tear.
