Añangu Parrot Clay Licks

Saladeros de loros de Añangu

Clay cliffs on the banks of the Napo River, where hundreds of parrots and parakeets gather on clear mornings to eat mineral-rich clay.

There are two clay licks near the Añangu community. The first is a clay cliff on the bank of the Napo River, viewed from a bird-watching hide on the river. On clear mornings, flocks of hundreds of blue-headed parrots, mealy parrots and parakeets often gather there. The second is inside the forest, with a concealed observation hut where you can see different species of parakeets, and occasionally macaws. Parrots eat the clay, which is thought to help them replenish sodium and neutralise toxins. Whether birds appear depends on the weather, and rainy days often bring disappointment. Boats usually take visitors from the lodges before dawn. The coordinates are estimates.

Añangu Parrot Clay Licks

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