Assessment of lead contamination sources exposing California condors
Fry M. 2003. Assessment of lead contamination sources exposing California condors
In 2001 the California Department of Fish and Game requested that I conduct an independent review of the causes of mortality of California Condors and to specifically review the data on lead in the environment in California and the magnitude of the lead exposure hazard to condors. The scope of this study has included the compilation of data on mortality, movements of birds in the field, feeding, monitoring efforts, blood sampling, and the lead exposure data for other species within the condor range in California. This review also examines the potential sources of lead in the environment in California, and assesses the magnitude of the exposure risk of lead to California Condors.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Fry, Michael
- Date of Issue
- 2003-04-07
- Units
- PINN
- Keywords
- California condors, lead, lead ammunition, lead contamination, lead exposure
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Birds