Peruvian Booby on guano-covered ledge, Chanaral Island, 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 Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Peruvian booby Sula variegata / Wikipedia
Peruvian Booby Sula variegata / BirdForum
Peruvian Booby Sula variegata / BirdLife International
Peruvian Booby Sula variegata / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 13:13
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 640

Latitude 29 01 53.1 S
Longitude 71 33 52.6 W
Altitude -10.00m