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Waterfowl lead toxicosis

Lead poisoning mortality has occurred in over 30 species of birds other than waterfowl. Lead toxicosis caused by ingestion of spent shot and other lead objects was reported for... [Pg.372]

The relationship between incidence of lead shot in waterfowl gizzards and biological effects varies widely and is probably a function of shot availability caused by differences in shooting intensity, size of pellets, availability of grit, firmness of soil and sediments, and depth of surface water (Street 1983). Also, lead accumulations and the frequency of avian lead toxicosis following... [Pg.298]

Zwank, P.J., V.L. Wright, P.M. Shealy, and J.D. Newsom. 1985. Lead toxicosis in waterfowl on two major wintering areas in Louisiana. Wildl. Soc. Bull. 13 17-26. [Pg.345]

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