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King Vulture
San Carlos, Costa Rica
The King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) is one of the most striking birds of the New World vulture family, known for its vivid orange, yellow, and red wattled head and bold black-and-white plumage. This individual was spotted soaring over the tropical forests of San Carlos, Costa Rica — a rare and memorable encounter with one of Central America's most magnificent scavengers.
