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King Vulture

Sarcoramphus papa

Description:

This is a member of the New World vultures it is found in lowland forests. We find this wonderful bird in our International Expeditions trip in Caño Palma, Tortuguero, as you can see it just finished eating.... Look for the puff in the neck.

Habitat:

Rainforest


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4 Comments

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 months ago

Thanks TEAM BRINEZ1.

Nick Hines
Nick Hines 10 months ago

Just an awsome bird !! And an awsome picture good job dude :-)

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 months ago

Thanks Willard

Captain Nature
Captain Nature 10 months ago

Awesome spotting, really nice!

Limón, Costa Rica

Lat: 10.55, Long: -83.51

Spotted on Jul 15, 2012
Submitted on Jul 15, 2012

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