Striated Caracara (adult), Carcass Island, Falklands

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Striated Caracara (adult), Carcass Island, Falklands - Striated Caracara
Carcass Island, The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (December 2018)

This image was taken during the Fabulous Falklands trip organised by Natures Images in association with Falkland Islands Holidays and led by Mark Sisson.

Status is classified as Near Threatened. Known locally in the Falklands as Johnny Rook. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Striated caracara (Phalcoboenus australis) / Wikipedia
Striated Caracara Phalcoboenus australis / BirdForum
Striated Caracara Phalcoboenus australis / BirdLife International
Striated Caracara Phalcoboenus australis / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 07:27
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/800
Av(Aperture Value) 4.0
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 640

Latitude 51 17 41.8 S
Longitude 60 33 23.2 W
Altitude 17.00m


Striated Caracara (adult), Carcass Island, Falklands


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