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King Vulture


King Vulture
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Copyright: Cruz Jose (cruz) (26)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon F5, Sigma 170-500 5-6.3 APO Asph Af, Fuji Sensia 400
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-03-01 16:07
Viewed: 1076
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Portuguese]
In terms of behavior, King Vultures are typical vultures. They feed on carrion, and soar looking for prey, but may also use olfaction to help locate it; however some authors claim that they rely on Turkey Vultures and Condors to sniff out prey, and simply follow them to carcases. Large groups may gather at a suitable carcass. At a carcass, the King Vulture is dominant over other species, but its greater strength means that it will often open carcasses that others are then able to exploit.

Male and female King Vultures have no difference in plumage and little in size (i.e. there is little sexual dimorphism). Usually only one egg is laid, and both parents incubate. Chicks have brown plumage, and do not acquire adult coloration until about 18 months of age.
Source: Wikipedia
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Embora esta foto não seja um bom exemplo do que você é capaz.... ela me fez ir a tua hp pessoal.. e adorei!!
Espero que compartilhe muitas fotos conosco!
Abraço!
Carmem

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