Trace Elements in Feathers and Eggshells of Two Tropical Seabirds from Malaysia

• Published in: Marine ornithology Vol. 49; no. 2; p. 335
• Main Authors: Hamza, Abdulmaula, Hisham, Alya Syakirin, Suratman, Suhaimi, Bidai, Joseph Anak, Shazili, Noor Azhar Bin Mohamed
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Honolulu Pacific Seabird Group 01.10.2021
• Subjects: Aquatic birds; Cadmium; Feathers; Heavy metals; Lead; Manganese; Metal concentrations; Onychoprion anaethetus; Seabirds; Sterna sumatrana; Synergistic effect; Trace elements; Trace metals; Tropical climate; Zinc; Malaysia

Seabird feathers and eggshells are used as bio-monitors for trace metal contamination. Eleven trace element concentrations in wing primaries (n = 21) and eggshells (n = 8) are reported herein for two resident seabirds, Bridled Tern Onychoprion anaethetus and Black-naped Tern Sterna sumatrana, at Pul...