Colpa de Loros
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Collpa de loros, or “clay licks” where parrots and macaws congregate, are fascinating natural phenomena found in the Amazon rainforest. These are specific areas, usually along riverbanks, where the exposed mineral-rich clay soil attracts a variety of bird species. Early in the morning, in what can only be described as a spectacular display, hundreds of colorful parrots, macaws, and sometimes other wildlife gather at these clay licks. The birds eat the clay to detoxify their bodies from the harmful effects of some of the seeds and fruits that are part of their diet.