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Title
Non-destructive biomonitoring of POPs and PBDEs in magpies (**Pica pica**): comparison of feathers, serum and preen gland
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Abstract
In this study, we examined the levels of POPs and PBDEs in tail feathers, serum and the preen gland of magpies (Pica pica). High and significant correlations (Spearman rank correlation coefficient (rs) up to 0.9 and p < 0.001) were established between concentrations of selected organic pollutants in tail feathers and concentrations in the preen gland of magpies. Correlations of feathers and serum were only significant for the higher chlorinated PCB congeners. The results of this study suggest that preening feathers with oil from the uropygial gland could have an important impact on concentrations of organic compounds measured in the feathers.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Organohalogen compounds / Federal Environmental Agency [Vienna]; Gesellschaft Österreichischer Chemiker. - Vienna, [19--?], currens
Cahiers bleus / Maison du boulanger [Troyes]; Amis des Cahiers bleus [Troyes] - Toyes, 1975 - 2010
Publication
Vienna : Federal Environmental Agency , 2007
ISSN
1026-4892
Volume/pages
69 (2007) , p. 255-258
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