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Prevalence and effects of lead poisoning resulting from ingestion of lead fishing sinkers and other fishing tackle on selected avian species.
Entry ID:
usgsbrdnwhc_d_lead
Summary
Abstract:
Lead poisoning of birds, particularly common loons
(Gavia immer) and trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator), in the United States due to the ingestion of lead fishing sinkers has been documented in several published reports. However, little is known about the prevalence of lead exposure and poisoning in birds from ingested fishing sinkers and jig heads. In 1992, the Department of the Interior was ... 
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Wildlife Health Center
Dataset Title:
Prevalence and effects of lead poisoning resulting from ingestion of lead fishing sinkers and other fishing tackle on selected avian species.
Dataset Release Date:
1999-01-01
Dataset Release Place:
Madison, Wisconsin
Dataset Publisher:
USGS, Biological Resources Division, National Wildlife Health Center
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1995-10-01
Stop Date:
1999-06-30
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Tissues and radiographs have been collected from 31 species of birds
in 29 states.
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None
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None
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Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
608-270-2400
Fax:
608-270-2415
Email:
christopher_brand at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources
Division, National Wildlife Health Center
City:
Madison
Province or State:
Wisconsin
Country:
USA
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
1999-09-28
Last DIF Revision Date:
2006-10-12
Future DIF Review Date:
2000-09-28
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