Organochlorine and mercury residues in Swainson's and ferruginous hawk eggs collected in North and South Dakota, 1974-79
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
By: Rey C. Stendell, David S. Gilmer, Nancy A. Coon, and Douglas M. Swineford
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Abstract
Residues of organochlorine pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and mercury were measured in eggs of Swainson's hawks (Buteo swainsoni) and ferruginous hawks (B. regalis) collected in North and South Dakota during 1974–79. DDE was the most common compound detected in the eggs, but residues were below levels known to have adverse effects on reproduction. Other organochlorine compounds and mercury were found at low levels. Eggs of ferruginous hawks tended to contain more compounds with higher residues than eggs of Swainson's hawks.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Organochlorine and mercury residues in Swainson's and ferruginous hawk eggs collected in North and South Dakota, 1974-79 |
| Series title | Environmental Monitoring and Assessment |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF00394254 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1988 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Contributing office(s) | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| First page | 37 |
| Last page | 41 |
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