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Exposure of waterfowl to lead : a nationwide survey of residues in wing bones of seven species, 1972-73 /

Title
Exposure of waterfowl to lead : a nationwide survey of residues in wing bones of seven species, 1972-73 / by Rey C. Stendell ... [et al.].
Publication
Washington : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, 1979.

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Stendell, Rey C.
Description
12 p. : graphs; 26 cm.
Summary
Wing bones of 4,190 ducks of seven species collected in 1972 and 1973 were analyzed for lead to provide a base line for lead burdens and to determine geographic patterns of lead exposure in these species. Lead residues ranged from trace amounts to 361 ppm and reflected the history of exposure to lead from ingested shotshell pellets and other sources. Wing bones of adults contained higher residues than did those of immatures. Levels were lower in birds from the Central Flyway than in those from other flyways.
Series Statement
Special scientific report--wildlife ; no. 223
Uniform Title
Special scientific report--wildlife ; no. 223.
Subject
  • Ducks > Diseases
  • Lead poisoning in animals
  • Shot (Pellets) > Environmental aspects
  • Wings (Anatomy)
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. 12.
LCCN
79607074
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library