Crested Duck scratching close view, Carcass Island, Falklands

Carcass Settlement, 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 Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Crested duck / Wikipedia
Crested Duck Lophonetta specularioides / BirdForum
Crested Duck Lophonetta specularioides / BirdLife International

Shooting Time 06:27
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/400
Av(Aperture Value) 7.1
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 51 17 31.8 S
Longitude 60 33 16.5 W
Altitude -6.70m