Abstract

The occurrence of lead shot in waterfowl gizzards, surveyed in 1969-1985 years was considered in the south of Western Siberia and in the southern Ukraine. The gastric contents were investigated of 1722 birds of 13 species. For Mallard, Garganey, Eurasian Teal, and Common Pochard the lead shot was detected in the coastal areas of the Danube Delta. Maximum infestation was registered for Garganey (33,3%) and Common Pochard (25,0%). The results are compared with data for other European countries. The necessity and effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing the extent of lead contamination of waterfowl was discussed.

Details

Title
LEAD POISONING OF WATERFOWL AS INDICATORS OF WATER POLLUTION BY HEAVY METALS
Author
Zhmud, M E; Koshelev, A I
Pages
16-24
Publication year
2011
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Bogdan Chmelnitskiy Melitopol State Pedagogical University
ISSN
22255486
e-ISSN
22269010
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Russian
ProQuest document ID
1560593906
Copyright
Copyright Bogdan Chmelnitskiy Melitopol State Pedagogical University 2011