Origin identification of migratory pests (European Starling) using geochemical fingerprinting

The European Starling (Sturnidae: Sturnus vulgaris L.) is an invasive bird in North America where it is an agricultural pest. In British Columbia (Canada), the starling population increases in orchards and vineyards in autumn, where they consume and damage ripening fruits. Starlings also cause damag...

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Main Authors: Upama Khatri-Chhetri, John G. Woods, Ian R. Walker, P. Jeff Curtis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-05-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/8962.pdf