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King Vulture

The King Vulture, Sarcoramphus papa, 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. King Vultures were popular figures in the Mayan codices as well as in local folklore and medicine.

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Taken on February 19, 2009