Cadmium levels in oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus from the German Wadden Sea

Stock, M.; Herber, Rfm; Geron, Hma

doi:10.3354/meps053227

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“…However, Stock et al (1989) reported that cadmium levels in Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) from the German Wadden Sea had levels of cadmium of 180 ng/g, compared to 91 ng/g in the present study. Selenium in the flight feathers of Eurasian oystercatcher averaged from 10,000 to 30,000 ng/g (Goede, 1991), compared to 8,000 ng/g for the oystercatchers from Prince William Sound.…”

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Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, mercury, and selenium in feathers of Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) and Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) from Prince William Sound, Alaska

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Sullivan

et al. 2008

Science of The Total Environment

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Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, mercury and selenium were analyzed in the feathers of Black-legged Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) from Shoup Bay in Prince William Sound, Alaska to determine if there were age-related differences in metal levels, and in Black Oystercatchers (Haematopus bachmani)) from the same region to determine if there were differences in oiled and unoiled birds. Except for mercury, there were no age-related differences in metals levels in the feathers of kittiwakes. Kittiwakes over 13 years of age had the highest levels of mercury. There were no differences in levels of metals in the feathers of oystercatchers from oiled and unoiled regions of Prince William Sound. Except for mercury, the feathers of oystercatchers had significantly higher levels of all metals than those of kittiwakes. Levels of mercury in kittiwake feathers (mean of 2910 ng/g [ppb]) were within the range of many species of seabirds reported for other studies, and were generally below adverse effects levels.

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Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, mercury, and selenium in feathers of Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) and Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) from Prince William Sound, Alaska

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Gochfeld

Sullivan

et al. 2008

Science of The Total Environment

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“…The literatures used for the regression analyses for Hg in muscle and kidney are shown in the legend of Figure 5. For the analyses of Hg in liver, Mn in kidney, and Cd in liver and kidney, the data of Stock et al [39], Lock et al [40], Llacuna et al [35], and Augspurger et al [41] also were used. The relationships obtained were as follows: …”

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Body distribution of trace elements in black-tailed gulls from Rishiri Island, Japan: Age-dependent accumulation and transfer to feathers and eggs

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Matsumoto

Ikemoto

et al. 2005

Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

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Body distribution and maternal transfer of 18 trace elements (V, Cr, Mn, Co, Cu, Zn, Se, Rb, Sr, Mo, Ag, Cd, Sb, Cs, Ba, Hg, Tl, and Pb) to eggs were examined in black-tailed gulls (Larus crassirostris), which were culled in Rishiri Island, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Manganese, Cu, Rb, Mo, and Cd showed the highest levels in liver and kidney, Ag, Sb, and Hg in feather, and V, Sr, and Pb in bone. Maternal transfer rates of trace elements ranged from 0.8% (Cd) to as much as 65% (Tl) of maternal body burden. Large amounts of Sr, Ba, and Tl were transferred to the eggs, though maternal transfer rates of V, Cd, Hg, and Pb were substantially low. It also was observed that Rb, Sr, Cd, Cs, and Ba hardly were excreted into feathers. Concentrations of Co in liver, Ba in liver and kidney, and Mo in liver increased significantly with age, whereas Se in bone and kidney, Hg in kidney, and Cr in feather decreased with age in the known-aged black-tailed gulls (2-20 years old). It also was suggested that feathers might be useful to estimate contamination status of trace elements in birds, especially for Hg on a population basis, although the utility is limited on an individual basis for the black-tailed gulls. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the maternal transfer rate of multielements and also on the usefulness of feathers to estimate contamination status of Hg in birds on a population basis.

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“…Cadmium causes sublethal and behavioral effects at lower concentrations than mercury and lead (Eisler 1985). Effects of cadmium contamination include kidney damage, altered behavior, suppression of egg production, egg-shell thinning, and testicular damage (Furness 1996;Stock et al 1989). Scheuhammer (1987) reported background levels of cadmium at \3 lg/g dry weight in liver.…”

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Heavy-metal concentrations in three owl species from Korea

2007

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This study presents concentrations of heavy metals (iron, zinc, manganese, copper, lead, and cadmium) in livers of three owl species from Korea. Essential trace elements (iron, zinc, manganese, and copper) did not differ among the owl species. We suggest that the essential elements are within the normal range and are maintained by normal homeostatic mechanisms. Lead and cadmium concentrations in Eurasian Eagle Owls (Bubo bubo) were significantly lower than in Brown Hawk Owls (Nixos scutulata) and Collared Scops Owls (Otus lempiji). Lead and cadmium concentrations in Korean owl species were at background levels; lead concentrations in two Collared Scops Owls were above background concentrations. Lead and cadmium concentrations were similar to concentrations previously reported in owls from other parts of the world. We suggest that lead and cadmium concentrations in Korean owls are below toxic concentrations.

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Cadmium levels in oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus from the German Wadden Sea

Abstract: Cadmium levels of ludney and liver tissues of 150 oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus

Cited by 28 publications

References 17 publications

Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, mercury, and selenium in feathers of Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) and Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) from Prince William Sound, Alaska

Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, mercury, and selenium in feathers of Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) and Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) from Prince William Sound, Alaska

Body distribution of trace elements in black-tailed gulls from Rishiri Island, Japan: Age-dependent accumulation and transfer to feathers and eggs

Heavy-metal concentrations in three owl species from Korea

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