Magellanic penguins walk through tussock grass, Pygoscelis papua

Magellanic penguins walk through tussock grass. After foraging in the ocean for food, the penguins make their way to the interior of the island to rest at their colony., Pygoscelis papua, natural history stock photograph, photo id 24049
Magellanic penguins walk through tussock grass. After foraging in the ocean for food, the penguins make their way to the interior of the island to rest at their colony.

Species: Gentoo penguin, Pygoscelis papua
Location: Carcass Island, Falkland Islands, United Kingdom
Image ID: 24049
Lat/Long: -51.31022, -60.52275 (Coordinates: 51° 18' 36.79" S, 60° 31' 21.90" W)
Altitude: 7.00m
Format: Digital 2:3
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