King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) close up of head and shoulders as the bird leans down to attack some food. Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge, northern Cos

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King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) close up of head and shoulders as the bird leans down to attack some food. Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge, northern Costa Rica

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