The King Vulture
Meet the King Vulture, the most colorfully dressed member of the vulture family! Sporting a snazzy white and grey coat, orange and black wings, and a bald head that changes color with its mood, it's impossible to mistake this bird for any other vulture. King Vultures can grow up to 32 inches long with a wingspan of almost 7 feet! Known as the "clean-up crew" of the jungle, they feast on the remains of dead animals, doing their part to keep the ecosystem healthy.
| King Vulture | |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 2.5 feet (76 cm) tall and 6 feet (1.8 m) wingspan |
| Weight | Up to 8 pounds (3.6 kg) |
| Speed | Speed: 10 mph (16 km/hr) |
| Key Strength | Sharp talons |
| Biggest Weakness | Docile nature |
| Scientific Name | Sarcoramphus papa |
| Family | Cathartidae |
| Habitat | Forests and open areas |
| Geography | Central and South America |
| Diet | Scavenger, feeds on carrion |
| Lifespan | 20 years - 30 years |
The King Vulture
Meet the King Vulture, the most colorfully dressed member of the vulture family! Sporting a snazzy white and grey coat, orange and black wings, and a bald head that changes color with its mood, it's impossible to mistake this bird for any other vulture. King Vultures can grow up to 32 inches long with a wingspan of almost 7 feet! Known as the "clean-up crew" of the jungle, they feast on the remains of dead animals, doing their part to keep the ecosystem healthy.
Fun Fact: : Not only can the King Vulture's head change colors with their mood, but it also glows in the dark!
| King Vulture | |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 2.5 feet (76 cm) tall and 6 feet (1.8 m) wingspan |
| Weight | Up to 8 pounds (3.6 kg) |
| Speed | Speed: 10 mph (16 km/hr) |
| Key Strength | Sharp talons |
| Biggest Weakness | Docile nature |
| Scientific Name | Sarcoramphus papa |
| Family | Cathartidae |
| Habitat | Forests and open areas |
| Geography | Central and South America |
| Diet | Scavenger, feeds on carrion |
| Lifespan | 20 years - 30 years |
King Vulture Matchups
We use AI to simulate matchups between the King Vulture and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.
Fun Fact: : The sharp beak of a King Vulture is so powerful, it can break open tough skins of dead animals that even other scavengers can't manage.
Fun Fact: : King Vultures, despite their enormous size, are surprisingly good at being stealthy! Often, they'll sneak into areas where other vultures are eating, and assert their 'king' status to take over the meal.