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Organochlorines, heavy metals, and the biology of North American accipiters

June 16, 2010

Analyses of eggs of three species of North American accipitrine hawks for organochlorines and heavy metals indicate that contamination with DDE may be the primary cause of recent population declines of two of the species, Cooper's hawk and sharp-shinned hawk.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1973
Title Organochlorines, heavy metals, and the biology of North American accipiters
Authors N.F.R. Snyder, H.A. Snyder, J.L. Lincer, R.T. Reynolds
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title BioScience
Index ID 5221221
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center