| Abstract: | White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) eggs collected in 1996 at Carson Lake, Nevada, showed no decrease in p,p???-DDE (DDE) concentrations from levels in 1985 and 1986 which is contrary to DDE patterns shown for most avian species. An estimated 40-45% of the population was adversely affected by DDE in 1985, 1986, and 1996 with a probable net loss of about 20% of the expected productivity. One segment of the nesting population at Carson Lake in 1996 averaged 18.3% eggshell thinning, although the mean for the whole population is not known. Obvious population declines of White-faced Ibis have not been reported, although quantitative population data are incomplete; however, the excellent and predictable food sources on the breeding grounds in Nevada (due to flood irrigation by farmers) appear to contribute to a high reproductive potential. While adverse consequences of DDE were not documented at the population level, it is important to locate the source(s) of the DDE/p,p???-DDT (DDT). Results of a previous study showed that prey from the breeding grounds were not contaminated with DDE/DDT. The White-faced Ibis DDE/DDT loads are suspected to originate from localized areas on the wintering grounds and/or staging areas. Use of satellite transmitters placed on nesting birds is proposed to locate the source of the DDE/DDT. |
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| Citation Author: | Henny, C. J. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | DDE still high in white-faced Ibis eggs from Carson Lake, Nevada; 1997; Article; Journal; Waterbirds; Henny, C. J. |
| Citation Start Page: | 478 |
| Citation Volume: | 20 |
| Citation Year: | 1997 |
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| Text: | DDE still high in white-faced Ibis eggs from Carson Lake, Nevada; 1997; Article; Journal; Waterbirds; Henny, C. J. |
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| Date Other: | Wed, 1 Jan 1997 00:00 -0600 |
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