Copper, nickel, and iron in plumage of three upland gamebird species from non-contaminated environments

Journal Article · Sun Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01636587· OSTI ID:6177886

Parker, G H

High levels of atmospheric contamination and particulate fallout characterizing the Industrial Basin of the copper-nickel smelting operations at Sudbury, Ontario, were shown to be reflected in the feather chemistry of resident ruffed grouse populations. Of considerable concern, however, is the paucity of information on background concentrations of elemental metals that could be considered normal for non-contaminated environments. The present report examines concentrations of copper, nickel and iron in the plumage of three tetraonid species collected from remote and undisturbed areas in Northern Ontario and Quebec.

• Research Organization: Laurentian Univ., Sudbury, Ontario
• OSTI ID: 6177886
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Vol. 35:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
COPPER
ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY
FEATHERS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
IRON
NICKEL
BIRDS
ONTARIO
SMELTERS
ANIMALS
CANADA
ELEMENTS
METALS
NORTH AMERICA
SPECTROSCOPY
TRANSITION ELEMENTS
VERTEBRATES
560305* - Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology- Vertebrates- (-1987)