Carunculated Caracara
Antisana Ecological Reserve, Ecuador – September 27, 2015
— Ralph Paonessa
Canon EOS 7D Mark II * EF500mm f/4L IS USM * ISO 400 * 1/400 sec @ f/8
The Carunculated Caracara is a common resident of the high altitude páramo. As we moved in to take advantage of the photo opportunities around an animal carcass. this bold scavenger moved in too close to comfortably frame in my 500mm lens.
Photo ID: 20150927-1507