King Vulture by danob
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Description
The adult King Vulture is the most strikingly coloured of the New World vultures. It is predominantly white, though its ruff, flight, and tail feathers range from grey to an opalescent black. The white plumage also has a slight rose-yellow tinge to it.
It has a thick, strong bill that, whilst the most powerful among the New World vultures, is quite small compared to that of other large birds of prey. This bill has a hooked tip and a sharp cutting edge.
The bird has broad wings and a short, broad, and square tail. Its eyes are straw-coloured and it has keen eyesight. Unlike some New World vultures, the King Vulture lacks eyelashes.
The King Vulture also has a highly noticeable yellow fleshy crest on its orange and black bill; this caruncle does not fully form until the birds fourth year. It also has grey legs and long, thick claws.
The vulture is minimally sexually dimorphic, with no difference in plumage and little in size between males and females.
The juvenile vulture has a dark bill and eyes, and a downy, grey neck that soon begins to turn the orange of an adult. Younger vultures are a slate grey overall, and, while they look similar to the adult by the third year, they do not completely molt into adult plumage until they are approximately five or six years of age
Comments (37)
what an interesting bird!!!! Fantastic picture!!!!!
Amazing! What a capture - what a face. CC
Absolutely impressive and amazing photo.......!!!
Absolutely cool and amazing photoshot....very well capture.
Beautiful photo , interesting information !
Beautiful portrait of an awesome bird. I was lucky to see one of these in the wild in Honduras. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful image Danny - the colour is fantastic.
Stunning capture here Danny and I must say the info is amazing on it
Fantastic portrait and expression!!!
Beautiful face !
Great capture of this guy Danny and very interesting info on it well done!!
Great capture! Very intriguing face...not something a lot of people see!
that some bird
Seems we have a significant # of viewers that some attraction toward Romeo here - I think Romeo there has some real issues - I know this creature has taken millions of year to become - Well - The political correct would say - this successful - To me his head looks like Franken bird - And doesn’t that look like Danny Deveto’s hair in back ! Well enough J LOL I enjoy seeing your work often - PS - My Night Pine photo was chosen in the 10th edition of Last Week in the Gallery Oh well - Take Care
Excellent portrait capture! Fantastic looking Vulture!
Stunning capture my friend.
Fantastic close up. Very fascinating colors on the head.
perfect focus, great portrait!
Great capture. A formidable raptor.
outstanding image!!!!
Amazing shot...!
Beautiful capture!
Interesting face.... Aloha
Amazing details in the face and eyes. ZOOM a must. Super capture. Dana
Danny, this is so awesome. That look, that detail...what an unusual bird and this is the most awesome of shots!
Great details on this amazing looking creature. Your photo is stunningly detailed as well. Beautiful photo!!
Nice capture!
He is so strange looking, dear Danny. A beautiful capture. Hugs for all day. DiDi. xx
interesting !
An interesting bird indeed. Excellent shot, fantastic details and beautiful colours.