King Vulture: The King of the Dead

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CREDITS
Created by Dylan Dubeau
Executive Producer, Director, and Director of Photography: Dylan Dubeau
Host: Aranya Iyer
Editors: Jim Pitts and Cat Senior
Producer, Camera Operator: Andres Salazar
Writer: Emily Richardson
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Exploring The Feathered Frontier

[@animalogic]

Thanks for watching, and thanks to our sponsor Munk Pack! Go to thld.co/munkpack_animalogic_0522 and use code ANIMALOGIC to get 20% off your first purchase!

[@jjhggdcqz]

Please make a video about shrikes.

[@praveshacharya9929]

Please make a video on a beautiful bird named Lophophorus impejanus (Daphe or Himalayan monal).

[@penunyabiz]

can you talk about common sparrows??? i love seeing them hop around in my backyard and theres SO many sub species!!!

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

When you get dressed up to go to the all-you-can-eat buffet... Just because you're a scavenger doesn't mean you can't look _fabulous!_

[@animalogic]

We couldn't agree more!

[@eldermillennial8330]

It’s kind of like being spear bald, but then having a very nice and realistic “hair/beard” tattoo on your head.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@animalogic Please bring back Danielle! No offense to whoever this is, because I’m sure she’s a nice person, but she is pretty terrible as a presenter. Her “jokes”/attempt at humor suck, and she talks to us as if we are in kindergarten.

[@DB-yx5el]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 If you don't have anything nice to say then don't comment at all

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@DB-yx5el Not a chance, ai. I’ll speak up when I have an opinion I want to express, and there’s nothing that your programming can do about it.

[@andreykuzmin4355]

This is one sharply dressed flying dinosaur.

[@TheEddgreen]

And one sharply dressed bipedal mammal with matching color.

[@LotusAndGlitch]

True lol!

[@zandergonzalez5190]

Lol dinosaurs are related to birds so birds of prey and dinosaurs can be mix dangerous sometimes

[@lagopusvulpuz1571]

How does that flying colorful turkey resembles a dino? You blind.

[@Yosef52434]

@@lagopusvulpuz1571birds are avian dinosaurs, the only dinosaurs to survive the mass extinction. Their ancestors food source being seeds rather than eating meat or plants like the more commonly thought of dinosaurs allowed a few of them to stay fed while most things died from the couple years with little to no sunlight.

[@JohnSmith-mk1rj]

I know he's a vulture, and he's almost 3 feet tall, and he pretty much lives up to his name as a 'King,' and he eats rotting flesh, but when he was looking at the camera... He was kinda cute.

[@chey7691]

Having only interaction with local turkey vultures, I know they tend to be rather sweet and laid back once they trust you. Wonderful individual personality, and thoroughly intelligent. They don't get nearly enough credit for all they do really, mostly because people are put off by appearances.

[@youraveragejoe2]

3:01🥰

[@mgaus]

On turkeys, similar nose appendages are "snoods" while the caruncles are the other head wrinkles. Turkeys have both major and minor caruncles. These vultures only appear to have nose caruncles.

[@hannahbrown2728]

I learned about the snood and caruncles the other day and those two words have dominated my mind ever since.

[@snoote533]

Snood

[@XenoRaptor-98765]

Artists have been making illustrations of dinosaurs with snood and caruncles and combs in recent years.

[@ZainorZafran]

First, you take the dinglepop, and you smooth it out with a bunch of schleem. The schleem is then repurposed for later batches. Then you take the dinglebop and push it through the grumbo, where the fleeb is rubbed against it.

[@jakerubino3233]

@@ZainorZafran I want whatever you are currently smoking - gimme! 🤣

[@astuteanansi4935]

Despite eating rotten flesh and shitting on its own legs this bird seems a lot more noble and helpful than most human kings I've heard of

[@paulgoogol2652]

So you are not one to get surprised by diarrhea while running in a forrest.

[@Crazypixiness]

That's just what kings do.

[@mr.spaceman7106]

Yo preach that lmao

[@1BlueYoshi]

It's real king shit fr

[@wheelerdealer8337]

Actually eating rotten shit and shitting themselves was actually pretty common amongst kings

[@brendanhoffmann8402]

Wow! Such a beautiful bird. It's what I'd imagine dinosaurs to be coloured like I reckon!

[@Eshkanama]

Absolutely man! That’s what most paleontologists are saying now and basing a lot of colorations and behaviors upon the birds that exist today!

[@Psilocybism]

@@Eshkanama even better, they think bioluminescence was very common then. Just imagine light giving dinosaurs. The world of pandora (avatar) is alot closer to old world earth even though it looks lika a total fantasy.

[@ThomasSmith-os4zc]

I have seen this bird twice in Mexico. Once in the Oaxaca Valley near Tule. It looked like a small airplane. The second time on my way to a hot spring South East of Xalapa, Veracruz. The biggest bird I have ever seen.

[@BioBush]

All vultures are cool, but the King Vulture LOOKS cool. Thanks for bringing attention to these important creatures!

[@goosey1561]

Yes! More vulture content! These wonderful feathery garbage disposals need more love and awareness, they do so much to keep nature healthy

[@wildspirewarrior211]

I want that corpse eater as an animal companion, he's so adorable

[@reguluscaius4636]

Technically we are all corpse eaters, really difference is how dead is our prey.

[@TheMightyN]

Fun Fact: The King Vulture is what inspired the Parasaurolophus’ color scheme in The Lost World Jurassic Park.

[@Kelgrafar]

I saw one of these when I was in Belize. They're huge!

[@tamarrajames3590]

I love how your blouse matches their colour patches. Nice job on telling us about these beautiful birds. Thank you.🖤🇨🇦

[@aranyaiyer5994]

Appreciate that you noticed the small details!!

[@tamarrajames3590]

@@aranyaiyer5994 I guess that is part of how I see connections, and it makes the experience richer.🖤🇨🇦

[@pyro-millie5533]

What a beautiful scavengey boi!! I think if I ever make a “death personified” character (a la the Wolf from Final Wish), it will be a somewhat goofy and sympathetic character sort of like the grim reaper from Soul Eater but who takes the form of a King Vulture. The look is spot on: Regal and spooky but not sinister. I love vultures and I have for a long time, and thank you so much for introducing me to these rainbow vultures!

[@albatross4920]

Hands down, one of the coolest birds around 🤘🏾

[@knate44]

About the sponsor: do they come in bird seed flavour? Asking for a friend. Who is a raven. I'm trying to befriend my local ravens.

[@aranyaiyer5994]

I support this idea! haha

[@ZombieBarioth]

That's actually a pretty neat idea all joking aside, I never would of thought of stuff like this for bird snacks since they're usually covered in caramel/chocolate. They have a cinnamon pumpkin one, that could work.

[@labelrouge9891]

Muito orgulho de ter uma ave dessa no meu país, abraços vindo do Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Jormungandr108]

MENGÃO

[@Waroyopfami]

NEYYMARRRR

[@jamestheminorbender4978]

venha ao Brasil 🇧🇷 -💀

[@labelrouge9891]

@@jamestheminorbender4978 Eu já tô no Brasil irmão

[@kurusu1614]

Eu nem sabia da existência desse bixo

[@rinopotamozopilotero6988]

Cozcacuauhtli in Nahuatl, this bird appears in one of the rings of the Aztec calendar just between Cuauhtli (eagle) and Ollin (earthquake).

[@mypal1990]

For a scavenger bird, the king vulture doesn't look like one!

[@auh2o148]

Actually, it does. Looks like it has dead flesh laying across its beak

[@astuteanansi4935]

Even though it's all bright and colorful, you can still tell by the bald head that it sticks its head in carrion. I believe all vultures share this feature since otherwise their heads would become an infection breeding ground.

[@DB-yx5el]

@@astuteanansi4935 except for bearded vulture

[@kolorsoftherainbow4295]

@@astuteanansi4935 Not quite, actually. All vultures have feathers on their necks and heads, and many Old World Vultures have more extensive layers of feathers in these areas. So far, evidence suggests that those with less feathering lack extensive neck and head plumage for thermoregulatory purposes; we’ve yet to find something which points to it being a hygienic adaptation.

[@felipeantonio1304]

Since I live in Ecuador, one time we went to the amazonic area of the country and I saw a few of these in the jungle.

[@GREYFLWRMUSIC]

I'm sorry, but the title of "Most Beautiful Rotten Meat Eater" goes to the Bearded Vulture, the living proof that feathers on Dinosaurs look anything but stupid or silly.

[@Achieme]

3:58 The King vulture is like "Is that a camera? And is it recording me while I'm nude? I'm gonna report this to the authorities!

[@nobodysfavourite6953]

That vulture symbiosis fact cost me a few tears, totally worth it, thank you

[@Nikki0417]

I once saw 2 turkey vultures eating in the middle of the road while I was driving. I didn't even know vultures lived in my area, so they cared the crap out of me. I just froze for like 10 minutes. I don't know how I'd react to a king vulture.

[@ritterbird99]

I got to hold a vulture it was awesome

[@robcouncil1592]

Great presentation, Aranya!🙂 The King Vulture is not as well known by many but that will change now, thanks to you and Animalogic.

[@aranyaiyer5994]

@@MoonlightNymph @Rob Council -- I appreciate the compliment and the name correct. Thank you

[@robcouncil1592]

@@aranyaiyer5994 🙂🙌🏿👍🏿

[@Katie-ul4dg]

I’ve seen a king vulture in the wild in Bolivia, got excited because I thought it was a condor but this dude is cool too!

[@kaaswolf]

Great clip! Keep it up. I learn something new every time. Could you do one on the Quetzal?

[@beadmecreative9485]

4:03 Stop looking at my pouch bruh 🤣🤣

[@DoctorProph3t]

“Urohydrosis” Oh sure, when a vulture does it it’s fine but when I piss my pants to cool off, I’m asked to get off the bus.

[@usnchief1339]

breaks my heart to know that one day, not too distant future, these beautiful birds and many other animals will be gone forever due to the human destruction of their ecosystems. i know it's a pessimistic way of looking at things but it's true. Wonderful video...thank you!

[@joemroz1033]

i'm glad you explained it's not what I thought it was. A hernia that size could be deadly.

[@user-vk7cp1op9p]

So beautiful it would be easy to see it as other-worldly and significantly important when seen. This is no sparrow!

[@lyndsaybrown8471]

As a Californian, I do count the Condit. These guys are pretty neat, too!

[@TheSwanvillan]

That is one handsome dinosaur. T4S @Animalogic.

[@robertsnearly3823]

I can see standing around at an outdoor party then suddenly just pee down my legs. "Sorry. Just needed to cool down".

[@timbow1356]

My three year old daughter when she does her "Make-up" 🧐🤣

[@aranyaiyer5994]

Hahah love that! All the colors all the time is how we do it around here

[@Scarlet_Soul]

Technicolour tyrant

[@0Sareena0]

I love discovering new animals, it's the best

[@Gildedmuse]

Not up to date on bird evolution, so I didn't know that old world vultures and new world vultures were a case of convergent evolution. Would have assumed it was a case like old world vs new world monkeys. Very cool!

[@earlysda]

Evolution is a failed world view. Instead of believing lies, why not read your Holy Bible and find out that Jesus Christ created everything in 6 days and rested the 7th?

[@peterjones819]

I will always stand on the idea that New World vultures are raptors like the others. Also I've always wondered: are terror birds considered extinct birds of prey?

[@jamessinclair2898]

They belong to the same order as Seriemas (Cariamiformes), which are considered Birds of Prey, so yes.

[@batfurs3001]

They are raptors like the others, they're accipiters aka related to hawks and eagles. Some groups disagree and think it should be its own order, but most taxonomic groups say new world vultures are at most a suborder of accipiters Whether terror birds are birds of prey depends on who you ask. They're most closely related to seriemas, which a lot of people exclude from the list of raptors (most people say it's accipitriformes, strigiformes, and falconiformes)

[@DB-yx5el]

To be honest, almost all birds are "birds of prey" since most birds eat other animals. Only a few birds are strict herbivores. But most people consider accipitriformes (hawks, old world vultures), falconiformes (falcons, caracaras), carthartiformes (new world vultures), strigiformes (owls) and cariamiformes (seriemas)

[@welcometoamerica690]

I love your videos. If so amazing to watch all these amazing birds I never knew existed.

[@Petrov3434]

Joy to watch -- delightful delivery and very interesting

[@sorreldislikespotatoes9882]

Please make a video on tapirs! They are really interesting animals!

[@medusianAllure]

Yesss! I'm here for the vultures and carrion eaters in general!

[@triceratops2653]

Super rad, thanks for teaching us about these unique birds!

[@Yourname942]

bird: "woah that is a nice looking skin tag"

[@wayfinder1882]

the writing is cool, it's light and fun and still substantial. wish the delivery kept up... it sounded as if the presenter did not understand some of the gags in the text

[@PhantoRoyce]

How have I never heard of this bird?

[@Kefka.]

Really thought they would do Seriemas as a kind of sequel to the terror bird episode. I actually thought the line, in the video about Seriemas deserving their own video was a low-key tease of it being the topic of the next World of Birds video.

[@zefloresta]

I've alredy seen one of thoses on the wild! Its an amazing view

[@christopherreynolds7594]

You should do the Turkey Vulture. A common, yet incredible vulture. It is easily my favorite bird of all time, if not my favorite animal in general.

[@jetfowl]

I must say, pooping on your legs is quite refreshing. I recommend everyone try it at least once.

[@Wildicon19]

I like that a lot of animals have mutual relationships where they help each other out! In some waye some of us can learn from this behavior!

[@adriangibson3153]

Great video thanks for sharing, Irania 😎. I'd like to see a video about a white-fronted goose please 🧐🥰 Kind regards from London, UK.

[@toby3753]

You posted this a few days before I got to see one in person! Hello from Belize!

[@SA77888]

3:54 " It's not what it looks like " lol :)

[@blacknesslove1]

Hi ! I really loved your videos❤️❤️❤️ I wish you could talk about the beautiful Quetzal bird, it's Soo beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@lizbrown9198]

I'd love to see an animalogic episode on the bearded reedling, the roundest cutest bird to ever wear kiss make up 🤩

[@jimmyzbike]

Amazing diversity and similarities in the animal kingdom

[@BCEustaquio]

Please, Talk about the road runners ! Ive never seen any show dedicated to these birds of our childhood -_-

[@danielsng5654]

guys look! a birdie! it's pretty! let's catch it! COMICAL RUNNING *hits glass*

[@youraveragejoe2]

Damn it cyborg😂

[@bartolomeorizzo]

Remaining in South America could you do Quetzal?

[@calsguppieslife]

1:16 that Seagull is aiming for that Bar for a long time.

[@Thulgore]

This might be the most colorful, I think the bearded vulture is the prettiest though..........and absolutely amazing.

[@zachzero7167]

Thank you for the information about such a beautiful creature

[@liambrandley2716]

Could you do a video on the old world vultures as well?

[@oneshotme]

Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@hydroids]

Handsome? That vulture is FABULOUS

[@billbillson3129]

This are cool lookin! The male pattern baldness from the back is too cute! Thank you for sharing!!

[@rinzo2009]

I can bet my dinner that Oswald Cobblepot would love to have this king in his elite collection of avian henchmen.

[@wristray8775]

Love watching vultures flying and feeding. These days its rare in urban areas. Even in dumping grounds. I miss them. These birds are the most vulnerable to poisoning of the planet. They cant tolerate toxins like pesticides.

[@chaywarburton3488]

A vulture with a pheasant's colors and Quinton L Cooks hairline.

[@GundemaroSagrajas]

If you’re into vulture beauties, you should make a video on bonecrackers (;

[@Noukz37]

You know from whom I learnt all about cars and who taught me how to drive? My caruncle.

[@OddWomanOut_Pi81]

Caruncle...Caruncle!...CARUNCLE!!! 😆😆😆 I'm not sorry. That's a funny word. CA-RUN-CLLLLE. That's definitely gonna be stuck in my head.

[@joeskys2362]

You always talk about the coolest animals!

[@driptv_dancehall]

In Jamaica we call these "pastor John crow" "John crow" being the name we give to turkey vultures I guess we were onto something 🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️

[@cristianpinto5306]

You should do a video on the majestic Trencalòs.

[@t-rexstudioproductions781]

Other Vultures stand in a line when king vultures appeared HAIL TO THE KING!

[@ilcanaledellanatura]

Very interesting thanks!

[@theDoubleTroublePodcast537]

May you guys make one about the mountain lion? That would be great!

[@XSemperIdem5]

Would be cool if they came to the Los Angeles area since we have local ones. A lot of non-locals are surprised at how close they are to the city as they wander around in people's yards.

[@Bruce.-Wayne]

Such a beautiful Bird, and I'm not even talking about King Vulture....

[@MatawanBullShark]

Can you guys do Skuas next. I have always found a seabird with attitude interesting.

[@cowboypresidents]

Do a video on the Mockingbird!!!

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

What a beautiful bird!

[@da_ostrichyeet7999]

Great video!

[@biokosmos]

I love sarcoramphus papa! Here there is a wonderful couple

[@Real_Life_863]

There is something just so majestic and special about birds, they're absolutely beautiful creatures.

[@kimbratton9620]

Wow what a bird!!

[@danas8194]

Red-tailed comets are really pretty, plus they're hummingbirds.

[@Failed_Tenor]

Love them carrunkles

[@BorisLu]

Nice film!

[@musakomoni6510]

“I don’t know what to do with my hands”. Lmfaoooo those who know will know

[@isaiahdavid2845]

3:56 *Rick and Morty reference it’s a plumbus

[@johngladman4291]

Wow a vulture without a strong sense of smell?! That’s really interesting.

[@missourimongoose8858]

This year while turkey hunting I was walking under a ridge when I found a small cave, me being an abnoxous human threw a rock into that small cave and that's when a huge turkey vulture turned around and flew at me lol I jumped out of the way and he purched himself on a branch about 20 feet away so I apologized and went on my way

[@ericanton4792]

Why am I watching this at 1am, I didn’t even realize it until I hit a comercial

[@nchan4679]

This new host is the best yet. And the prettiest 😍

[@AjayKumar-hh6hx]

I never knew such a vulture existed!