King Vulture Skull Replica
$151.00
Like other vultures, this species has a bald head. This adaptation is specifically for feeding on carrion in that it helps to prevent the build-up of bacteria. They are not social and often only pair up during mating season.
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Description
King Vulture Skull Replica (Sarcoramphus papa) Information
King vulture skull replica measures 4.4 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches. Sarcoramphus papa skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of original specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw). 1:1. Made in USA.
The king vulture is a large bird found in Central and South America. It is a member of the New World vulture family Cathartidae.
This vulture lives predominantly in tropical lowland forests stretching from southern Mexico to Northern Argentina.
Large and predominantly white, the king vulture has gray to black ruff, flight, and tail feathers. The head and neck are bald, with the skin color varying, including yellow, orange, blue, purple, and red.
They have a very noticeable orange fleshy caruncle on its beak. This vulture is a scavenger and it often makes the initial cut into a fresh carcass.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Cathartiformes
- Family: Cathartidae
- Genus: Sarcoramphus
- Species: S. papa
- Binomial name: Sarcoramphus papa (Linnaeus, 1758)
- Conservation status: Least concerned (IUCN 3.1)
Analyze the specialized scavenging morphology of the king vulture with this 1:1 scale museum-quality cast of an original specimen. Highlighting the prominent cranial caruncle and the strongest beak structure among New World vultures, this replica serves as a critical comparative resource alongside our California condor skull, turkey vulture skull replica, and lappet-faced vulture cast. Shop for more museum-quality replicas in our bird or aves replica store. This sarcoramphus papa model provides the exact anatomical detail required by professional biologists and zooarchaeology studies.
Additional information
| Weight | 5.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4.4 × 2.5 × 2.5 in |
