Environment internationalAnimalsFeathersNorwayStrigiformesMercury
Comparing temporal trends of mercury contamination in feathers and eggs of female tawny owls (Strix aluco) in central Norway.
Martin Gaiffe, Elisabeth Hansen, Bård-Jørgen Bårdsen, Jan Ove Bustnes, Clémentine Fritsch, Georg Bangjord, Eric Bollinger, Ralf Schulz, Igor Eulaers, Sophie Bourgeon
Published: 202610.1016/j.envint.2026.110055
Abstract
Mercury (Hg) is a global pollutant with potentially severe health impacts on humans and wildlife, especially raptors, which face high exposure due to trophic magnification and long-term environmental integration. Raptors are widely used as Hg environ…
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