Humboldt Penguins on ledge, Chile

At sea, Chanaral Island (no landing), Humboldt Penguin National Reserve, off Chanaral de Aceituno, Atacama Region, Chile (February 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). Our boat Arca de Noe was captained by Patricio Ortiz of Chanaral de Aceituno.

Status is classified as Vulnerable. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Humboldt penguin Spheniscus humboldti / Wikipedia
Humboldt Penguin Spheniscus humboldti / BirdForum
Humboldt Penguin Spheniscus humboldti / BirdLife International
Humboldt Penguin Spheniscus humboldti / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 12:38
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 400

Latitude 29 01 13.7 S
Longitude 71 34 25.8 W
Altitude -1.00m