King Vulture
Sarcoramphus papa
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Least Concern
Envergadura
101,6 cm
Peso
4031,25 g
Familia
Cathartidae
Orden
Cathartiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 101,6 cm | 40.0 in |
| Peso | 4031,25 g | 142.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 53-58 days. Fledging: 72-86 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cathartiformes (Buitres del Nuevo Mundo) |
| Familia | Cathartidae (Buitres y Cóndores del Nuevo Mundo) |
| Genus | Sarcoramphus |
| Especies | Sarcoramphus papa |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ملك النسور |
| Chinese | 王鷲 |
| French | Sarcoramphe roi |
| German | Königsgeier |
| Indonesian | Hering Raja |
| Japanese | トキイロコンドル |
| Korean | 왕대머리수리 |
| Portuguese | Urubu-rei |
| Russian | Королевский гриф |
| Turkish | Kral akbaba |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền vua |
Distribution
King Vulture has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the King Vulture endangered?
The King Vulture has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the King Vulture nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 53-58 days. Fledging: 72-86 days.
How big is the King Vulture?
The King Vulture has a wingspan of 101.6 cm, weight of 4031.25 g.
What order and family does the King Vulture belong to?
The King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) belongs to the order Cathartiformes and the family Cathartidae.
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