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The Yasuni Parrot Lick
A short distance from Sacha
Lodge is Ecuador's most accessible parrot lick, an exposed clay
bank where brightly colored parrots of several different species
gather together in early morning. Under ideal conditions
(sunny and dry), the parrots will often perch on and eat the
exposed clay. This acts as a sort of "antacid"
for them: Parrots eat a variety of toxic and acid fruits, and
the clay draws these toxins out of their bodies.
On an ideal morning, between
7:00 and 8:00 AM, thousands of parrots can be seen gathering
around this bank for a spectacular show of sound and color.
The Lick is located on the edge of Yasuni National Park, which
may be reached by a one-half hour motorized canoe trip
down the Napa River.
Early morning visits to the
site are possible, but this activity is strictly weather
permitting -- The parrots won't be there in the rain!
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