Peruvian Pelican flying rear view, Chile

At sea, Chanaral Island (no landing), Humboldt Penguin National Reserve, 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 17:19
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation +1
ISO Speed 500

Latitude 29 03 56.2 S
Longitude 71 30 45.0 W
Altitude -39.20m