Is Tambopata Macaw Clay Licks happening right now?
As of today, peak season now, through ~September 30. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
At clay licks (collpas) in Peru's Tambopata National Reserve, hundreds of macaws, parrots, and parakeets gather at first light to ingest mineral-rich clay.
The daily dawn aggregations are a reliable wildlife spectacle used by researchers and ecotour operators to observe multiple Ara species up close.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Chuncho Clay Lick (Tambopata Research Center) |
| Colorado Clay Lick (community and lodge viewing) |
This is the short version
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