Peruvian Pelican preening on rock, Chile

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).

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 10:07
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/500
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 640

Latitude 29 04 36.7 S
Longitude 71 29 28.7 W
Altitude 14.50m