Northern giant petrel scavenging a fur seal carcass. Giant petrels will often feed on carrion, defending it in a territorial manner from other petrels and carrion feeders. Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island
Image: 23683
Species: Northern giant petrel, Macronectes halli
Location: Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island
Lat/Long: S 054° 00' 37.87", W 037° 41' 40.40" (Coordinates: -54.01052°, -37.69456°)
Altitude: 14.00m
Format: Digital 3:2
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