King Vulture

Description:

Excluding the two species of condors, the king vulture is the largest of the New World vultures. Its overall length ranges from 67–81 centimeters (27–32 in) and its wingspan is 1.2–2 meters (4–6.6 ft). Its weight ranges from 2.7–4.5 kilograms (6–10 lb).[9][26] An imposing bird, the adult king vulture has predominantly white plumage, which has a slight rose-yellow tinge to it.[27] In stark contrast, the wing coverts, flight feathers and tail are dark grey to black, as is the prominent thick neck ruff.[3] The head and neck are devoid of feathers, the skin shades of red and purple on the head, vivid orange on the neck and yellow on the throat.[28] On the head, the skin is wrinkled and folded, and there is a highly noticeable irregular golden crest attached on the cere above its orange and black bill;[3] this caruncle does not fully form until the bird’s fourth year. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_vultur...

Habitat:

Brevard Zoo