King Penguin chick, back view, Saunders Island, Falklands

Saunders Island, The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (November 2022)

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:
King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) / Wikipedia
King Penguin / BirdForum
King Penguin Aptenodytes patagonicus / BirdLife International
King Penguin Aptenodytes patagonicus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 15:59
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation +1
ISO Speed 1000

Latitude 51 18 24.4 S
Longitude 60 13 54.8 W
Altitude -3.70m