Nationwide residues of mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, and selenium in starlings, 1973

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1977 · Pestic. Monit. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6652693

White, D H; Bean, J R; Longcore, J R

Research report:Bioaccumulation in starlings of various toxic elements registered at noticeable levels during 1972 for 51 sites sampled. There was, however, a significant overall decline in mercury and lead arsenic residues since previous samples were taken in 1971. Arsenic levels, on the other hand, increased, and lead residues were significantly higher in starlings from urban areas. (1 map, 10 references, 3 tables)

• Research Organization: US Fish and Wildlife Service
• OSTI ID: 6652693
• Journal Information: Pestic. Monit. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Pestic. Monit. J.; (United States) Vol. 11:1; ISSN PEMJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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