The King Vulture is a large scavenger of tropical lowland forests in Central and South America. It may wait for other birds to open a carcass.
It has a thick, strong beak for tearing meat and long, thick claws for holding it. It can soar for long periods without flapping.
It feeds on carrion and uses sight and smell to find food. It may wait for other scavengers to tear open the hide.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.