Magellanic penguin walks through tussock grass, Pygoscelis papua

Magellanic penguin walks through tussock grass. After foraging in the ocean for food, the penguin make its way to the interior of the island to rest at its colony., Pygoscelis papua, natural history stock photograph, photo id 23999
Magellanic penguin walks through tussock grass. After foraging in the ocean for food, the penguin make its way to the interior of the island to rest at its colony.

Species: Gentoo penguin, Pygoscelis papua
Location: Carcass Island, Falkland Islands, United Kingdom
Image ID: 23999
Lat/Long: -51.30938, -60.52247 (Coordinates: 51° 18' 33.77" S, 60° 31' 20.89" W)
Altitude: 7.00m
Format: Digital 2:3
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