RED-AND-GREEN MACAW

AMAZON RAINFOREST, PERU

A Red-and-Green Macaw streaks past, delicately holding a lump of mineral-rich clay in its powerful bill.
Consumption of this material neutralizes toxins, aiding in the digestion of the fruits that comprise the majority of their diet.

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