King VultureDutch: Koningsgier |
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| Order: | Falconiformes |
| Family: | Cathartidae |
| Genus: | Sarcoramphus |
| Species: | Sarcoramphus papa |
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| Male bird. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen. | |
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Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge) |
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| Length: | 120 mm |
| Length cranium: | 67 mm |
| Width (cranium): | 59 mm |
| Height (cranium): | 40 mm |
| Alternative names: Königsgeier (German), Sarcoramphe roi (French), Zopilote Rey (Spanish) | |