Abstract
Hunted mallards (n = 56) were collected in the Ebro Delta (Spain) in 2007-08 to evaluate the use of feces as a non-invasive monitoring method to study lead shot ingestion. The prevalence of Pb shot ingestion in these birds was 28.6%, and similar to that reported before a ban on Pb shot use in 2003. Lead concentrations in terminal intestinal contents were higher in mallards with Pb shot in their gizzard. Feces Pb concentrations >34 microg/g d.w were indicative of Pb shot ingestion, and background Pb levels were
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2485-9 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Environmental Pollution |
Volume | 158 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |