Patterns of organochlorine pesticide contamination in Neotropical migrant passerines in relation to diet and winter habitat

Klemens, Jeffrey A.; Harper, R. Given; Frick, J; Capparella, Angelo P.; Richardson, H.B.; Coffey, Mike

doi:10.1016/s0045-6535(99)00561-5

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“…The fact that several species were collected during both seasons and were combined for the statistical analysis should not influence the results because the concentration values observed for each species were low and numerically very similar (range: 8-242 ng/g ww, n = 37, excluding two extreme values). The lack of differences in DDE concentrations between migrant and resident birds are also in agreement with other studies that have pointed out the lack of a clear pattern of DDE accumulation in migrant birds while in Mexico or in their wintering grounds (Elliott et al 2007;Klemens et al 2000;Mora 1997;Mora et al 1987). Capparella et al (2003) detected low concentrations of DDE in few (3% of 135 individuals) resident passerine birds from South America.…”

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“…It was hypothesized that neotropical migrants wintering in South America probably acquire OC contaminants in their breeding grounds or along the migratory pathway. Morrissey et al (2004) reported higher concentrations of OCs in resident than in migrant American dippers (Cinclus mexicanus), but these (Klemens et al 2000). Furthermore, the DDE values observed in all neotropical migrants from Illinois (Klemens et al 2000) were within the range of those observed in resident and migrant birds in Michoacán.…”

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“…Morrissey et al (2004) reported higher concentrations of OCs in resident than in migrant American dippers (Cinclus mexicanus), but these (Klemens et al 2000). Furthermore, the DDE values observed in all neotropical migrants from Illinois (Klemens et al 2000) were within the range of those observed in resident and migrant birds in Michoacán. OCs in resident and migrant birds from Michoacán also were similar to those of insectivorous passerine birds from Arizona (Mora et al 2003) but were much lower than those observed in passerine birds from the Texas-Mexico border over the last few years (Mora et al 2002(Mora et al , 2006(Mora et al , 2007.…”

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“…Thereafter, other studies also suggested that OCs are as likely to accumulate in birds during the summer as well as during migration or in the winter (Bartuszevige et al 2002;Capparella et al 2003;Elliott et al 2007;Harper et al 1996;Klemens et al 2000Klemens et al , 2003Mora 1997). Most evidence indicates that OCs have decreased for the last 30 years in birds from the United States and Canada, although some localized hot spots still exist (Harris et al 2000;Mora 1997;Mora and Wainwright 1998;Mora et al 2006).…”

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Organochlorine Pollutants and Stable Isotopes in Resident and Migrant Passerine Birds from Northwest Michoacán, Mexico

Mora

2008

Arch Environ Contam Toxicol

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Although concentrations of organochlorine compounds (OCs) in birds from most of the United States and Canada have decreased over the last 30 years, there is still concern that migrant birds might be exposed to elevated concentrations of OCs during migration in Latin America. The Lerma-Chapala Basin in west-central Mexico is an important migration corridor and wintering area for many species. The objectives of this study were to assess if resident and migrant birds wintering in western Michoacán, Mexico accumulated elevated concentrations of OCs during fall and spring and to determine if the stable isotopes d 15 N, d 13 C, and dD could be used to predict burdens and origins of DDE accumulation. Resident and migrant passerine insectivorous birds were collected during fall and spring (2001)(2002) in northwest Michoacán, near Chapala Lake, Mexico. The carcasses were analyzed for OCs and tail feathers were analyzed for stable isotopes d 15 N, d 13 C, and dD. The OCs detected in more than 50% of the samples were: oxychlordane (79%), p,p'-DDE (100%), p,p 0 -DDT (57%), and total PCBs (100%). p,p 0 -DDE was the OC detected at the highest concentrations, whereas residues of other OCs were near or below detection limits. Overall, there were no significant differences in concentrations of OCs between seasons or between resident and migrant birds. Concentrations of DDE and oxychlordane were somewhat higher in migrant and resident birds during spring than in fall; however, concentrations were significantly different only for oxychlordane. Two resident birds collected in fall and spring had DDE residues [10 lg/g wet weight in carcass. There were no significant differences in d 13 C and d 15 N values among species, between seasons, or between migrant and resident birds. However, dD values were clearly different between species and helped differentiate migrant from resident birds. dD values also were negatively and significantly correlated with DDE concentrations in carcass. Birds with more depleted dD values in feathers tended to have higher DDE concentrations than those with less depleted dD values, suggesting a potential latitudinal accumulation of DDE. Overall, our results suggest that during fall and spring, there is not a significant buildup of persistent OCs in migrant and resident passerine insectivorous birds in northwest Michoacán, Mexico.

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Organochlorine Pollutants and Stable Isotopes in Resident and Migrant Passerine Birds from Northwest Michoacán, Mexico

Mora

2008

Arch Environ Contam Toxicol

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“…In particular, the concentration of DDT were represented by 4,4 -DDE, 2,4 -DDD, 4,4 -DDD, 2,4 -DDT, and 4,4 -DDT with highest levels in intestine followed by muscle and liver samples. However, the concentrations of DDT in all samples of B. buteo are in accordance with those reported by other authors in different species of birds (Burger 1993;Burger andGochfeld 1995, 2000;Savinova et al 1995;Klemens et al 2000). Few studies exist on liver OC analysis in raptor bird species from Iberian Peninsula.…”

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Organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in common buzzard (Buteo buteo) from Sicily (Italy)

Licata

Naccari

Dugo

et al. 2011

Environ Monit Assess

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In the present study, we investigated the concentrations and distribution of organochlorine pesticides (OCs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in intestine, liver, and muscle samples of 11 common buzzards (Buteo buteo) from Sicily used as bioindicator for monitoring pollution in environment. All samples of common buzzards were collected at the "Recovery Center of Wild Fauna" of Palermo, through the Zooprophilactic Institute. Quantitative determination of OCs and PCBs in the samples examined has been carried out using HRGC-ECD and GC-MS. The results obtained show the presence of concentrations of ∑DDT and ∑PCB in almost all samples. Regarding ∑DDT (4,4(')-DDE, 2,4(')-DDD, 4,4(')-DDD, 2,4(')-DDT, and 4,4(')-DDT), the highest concentrations were found in intestine (0.411 ± 0.050 μg/g) followed by muscle (0.130 ± 0.017 μg/g) and liver samples (0.109 ± 0.014 μg/g). As regards the ∑PCB congeners (PCB-28, PCB-52, PCB-95, PCB-99, PCB-101, PCB-110, PCB-138, PCB-146, PCB-149, PCB-151, PCB-153, PCB-170, PCB-177, PCB-180, PCB-183, and PCB-187), the highest concentrations were found in intestine (1.686 ± 0.144 μg/g) followed by liver (1.064 ± 0.162 μg/g) and muscle samples (0.797 ± 0.078 μg/g). Our data deserve particular attention not only for their significance but especially because they were recorded in Sicily, a region with a very low risk of environmental pollution due to the shortage of industries.

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Temporal and latitudinal trends of p,p′-DDE in eggs and carcasses of North American birds from 1980 to 2005

Mora¹,

Durgin²,

Hudson³

et al. 2016

Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

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Patterns of organochlorine pesticide contamination in Neotropical migrant passerines in relation to diet and winter habitat

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Organochlorine Pollutants and Stable Isotopes in Resident and Migrant Passerine Birds from Northwest Michoacán, Mexico

Organochlorine Pollutants and Stable Isotopes in Resident and Migrant Passerine Birds from Northwest Michoacán, Mexico

Organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in common buzzard (Buteo buteo) from Sicily (Italy)

Temporal and latitudinal trends of p,p′-DDE in eggs and carcasses of North American birds from 1980 to 2005

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