Peruvian Pelican flying overhead, Chile

At sea, off Chanaral de Aceituno, Atacama Region, Chile (March 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 Near Threatened. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Peruvian pelican (Pelecanus thagus) / Wikipedia
Peruvian Pelican Pelecanus thagus / BirdForum
Peruvian Pelican Pelecanus thagus / BirdLife International
Peruvian Pelican Pelecanus thagus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 19:30
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 4.0
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 1000

Latitude 29 04 35.1 S
Longitude 71 29 48.0 W
Altitude -9.70m