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When: October 10, 2021

where: BestZOO Best, the Netherlands

When he doesn't realize you're looking at him, and photographing him, he's a great model. Otherwise, he will come and inspect you from up close and all photos are impossible then

Species: King Vulture (Koningsgier)

Latin name: Sarcoramphus Papa

Originates from Central and South America.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The King Vulture is the only surviving member of the Sarcoramphus genus, although fossil members are known.

…Its closest still living relative is the Andean Condor.

…It may derive his name of “King” from his habit of displacing smaller Vultures from a carcass and eating its fill while they wait, while others say the name is derived from the Mayan Legends, in which the bird was a king who served as a messenger between humans and gods.

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Description

When: October 10, 2021

where: BestZOO Best, the Netherlands

When he doesn't realize you're looking at him, and photographing him, he's a great model. Otherwise, he will come and inspect you from up close and all photos are impossible then

Species: King Vulture (Koningsgier)

Latin name: Sarcoramphus Papa

Originates from Central and South America.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The King Vulture is the only surviving member of the Sarcoramphus genus, although fossil members are known.

…Its closest still living relative is the Andean Condor.

…It may derive his name of “King” from his habit of displacing smaller Vultures from a carcass and eating its fill while they wait, while others say the name is derived from the Mayan Legends, in which the bird was a king who served as a messenger between humans and gods.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

Find us: Mouselemur on DeviantArt | Mouselemur’s zoo photos on Instagram | Mouselemur’s other photos on Instagram | Mouselemur on Facebook | Mouselemur on Vero

Visit our website: WIXsite

Shop: high-quality photos for references WildlifeReferencePhotos | merchandise on RedBubble