Toxicity of lead shot to wild black ducks and mallards fed natural foods

Journal Article · Sun Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01607518· OSTI ID:6742678

Chasko, G G; Hoehn, T R; Howell-Heller, P

This study was designed to determine the toxicity of ingested lead shot to wild black ducks (Anas rubripes) and mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) fed natural foods normally consumed in the fall in New England. The objectives were to document mortality, weight loss, lead levels in the wing bones and liver, and shot retention for ducks dosed with various amounts of lead shot.

• Research Organization: Franklin Wildlife Management Area, CT
• OSTI ID: 6742678
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 32:4; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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