King Vulture

The King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) is large and predominantly white with a grayish-black flight and tail feathers. Their multi-coloured head and neck are bald. Although they are not endangered, their numbers are declining due to habitat loss.

A King Vulture soaring over Karasabai Village, Rupununi. (Photo by Kester Clarke/www.kesterclarke.net)
A King Vulture soaring over Karasabai Village, Rupununi. (Photo by Kester Clarke/www.kesterclarke.net)