It ranges from Southern Mexico to Northern Argentina, anywhere where lowland tropical forests abound. It can be recognized by its bare head, bright red and orange beak coloration and its feeding behaviour. Like most vultures, it is a carrion-eater and it feeds on dead animals and stranded fish. Just like its rainforest home, the King Vulture is quickly becoming endangered. This material may be copied for use in student classroom projects and reports.
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