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Licking Clay: the Macaws of Tambopata, Peru

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Many of the fruits, seeds and flowers that make up a significant part of a macaw’s diet in this part of the Amazon basin have evolved with naturally occurring toxins designed for the plant’s self-protection. • Explore These Related Posts What is the National Bird of Honduras? Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru?

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