King Vulture Portrait......
The King Vulture Portrait…... Please view this bird larger he is stunning ! ... (-:
The King Vulture, is a large Central and South American bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae. This vulture lives predominantly in tropical lowland forests stretching from southern Mexico to northern Argentina.
The adult King Vulture is the most strikingly colored of the New World Vultures.
King Vultures have lived up to 30 years in captivity, though their lifespan in the wild is unknown.
This vulture uses urohydrosis, defecating on its legs, in order to lower its body temperature. Despite its bill and large size, it is relatively unaggressive at a kill and will normally back down rather than fight.The King Vulture lacks a voice box, though it can make low croaking noises and wheezing sounds.Its only natural predators are snakes, which will prey upon the vulture’s eggs and young, and large cats such as jaguars, which may surprise and kill an adult vulture at a carcass.
The King Vulture feeds solely on carrion and, unlike some New World Vultures, is not known to kill sick or dying animals for food.It often eats stranded fish along river banks, but does not come to village refuse dumps for food.Though it has keen eyesight which can help it locate food.
There is evidence that suggests a decline in population, though it is not significant enough to cause it to be listed.This decline is due primarily to habitat destruction and poaching.
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digitalmidge
Jon, this is truly the most unreal bird I’ve ever seen, thank you so much for sharing these awesome, fantastic photos of him…wow…wow…wow…. ;-D
Bramble
Mother nature sure is amazing. You wouldn’t think a creature like this existed unless you’d seen one. Great image.
Ken Boxsell
Superb shot JD. This has turned what I thought a vulture should look like, on its head. This is absolutely fantastic. Awesome shot my friend and most definately a fav
naturelover
NEVER seen anything like this before- just incredible-thanks for showing us-always brilliant work from you!
peter
They’re just the funniest looking animal! Great image.
Northof40
Look at the head on that….. LOLOLOL very cool Jon
Avril Brand
Gorgeous photo – such great detail! (And the information is always interesting)
Stormygirl
Another great shot. They are very colorful
Houndstooth St...
Stunning shot. Perfect DOF and wonderful sharpness and colours!
RickF
Great capture!
Scott Ward
This is really amazing. Nice shot.
Urban Umbra
Is this real ? what a crazy looking creature….excellent capture :))
gummyworldlover
Whoaaa! Amazing Shot! it doesn’t even look real!
brian pendrey
great shot
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jdmphotography
Here is the full version of this colourful bird and as you can see it’s very real ! ............................ (-:
velveteagle
Nature is so amazing.. Thanks for a beautiful capture and the information feeds..
Dr. Joan Kasof...
WOW
Robert Elliott
superb
Jennifer Darrow
such a unique appearance. beautiful
stevendesiow
Absolutely awesome.
Jo Hoden "C'...
stunning:)
Lisa G. Putman
Absolutely amazing! Brilliant color!
Anni Morris
Now that’s one very extrodinary bird…just look at that eye…it looks straight through you. Amazing capture. ~ Anni :)
julie08
Great shot – beautiful colours:)
Marvin Collins
Awesome!!
Marguerite Foxon
stunning is right. Ive never seen such a bird – the only place Ive seen color like this is on tropical fish in Australia’s reef. Amazing eye!
DarkStars
Brilliant, love the colours, the eye, everything :)
julie08
Wow – great shot – wonderful colours:)
Lisa G. Putman
Jeff Stroud
Beautiful and an amazing photograph!
jdmphotography replied
Thank you Jeff for your kind comments on this guy ! .......