[Sarcoramphus papa]
Habitat: Tropical forests, savannas, and grasslands
Length: 28-32″
Wingspan: 71-78″
Average Lifespan: 30 years (in captivity)
Incubation Period: 53-58 days
Number of Young: 1
Conservation Status: Least Concern
– Third largest of the New World vultures behind the Andean and California Condors
– Nest high in the canopy of the forest
– Soar high in the air looking for food, which is primarily carrion
– Follow other vultures to find prey because they have little to no sense of smell
– Able to tear through tough animal hide with their powerful beak