In the heart of the Amazon, a vibrant spectacle unfolds as flocks of parrots and macaws descend on clay licks, their brilliant plumage painting the scene with a kaleidoscope of colors. The air fills with the symphony of their calls as they gather to feed on the mineral-rich clay, a behavior essential to their survival. Here, they neutralize toxins from their fruit-heavy diet and replenish critical nutrients like sodium. Experiencing this firsthand is to witness one of the rainforest’s most extraordinary wonders—a vivid reminder of nature’s delicate and awe-inspiring balance.