Andean Goose, Rio Putana, Chile

Rio Putana, near Machuca, Antofagasta Region, Chile (March 2019)

This image was taken during the North Chile's Coastal & Desert Wildlife trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson and Pablo Cersosimo (Wild South Photography).

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Andean goose / Wikipedia
Andean Goose Chloephaga melanoptera / BirdForum
Andean Goose Chloephaga melanoptera / BirdLife International

Shooting Time 16:54
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 400

Latitude 22 32 0.8 S
Longitude 68 02 34.5 W
Altitude 4248.10m