Blood Toxic Elements and Effects on Plasma Vitamins and Carotenoids in Two Wild Bird Species: <em>Turdus merula</em> and <em>Columba livia</em>

Blood Toxic Elements and Effects on Plasma Vitamins and Carotenoids in Two Wild Bird Species: <em>Turdus merula</em> and <em>Columba livia</em>

Birds have historically suffered adverse effects by toxic elements, such as As, Pb, Hg, and Cd. However, reports on exposure to a wide range of elements, including rare earth elements and other minor elements of emerging concern, and the potential consequences for wildlife are still scarce. This stu...

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Main Authors: Pablo Sánchez-Virosta, José Manuel Zamora-Marín, Mario León-Ortega, Pedro J. Jiménez, Silvia Rivas, Lidia Sánchez-Morales, Pablo R. Camarero, Rafael Mateo, Manuel Zumbado, Octavio P. Luzardo, Tapio Eeva, Antonio J. García-Fernández, Silvia Espín
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
metal exposure
biochemistry
industrial emissions
urbanization
wild pigeon
blackbird
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/9/9/219

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