The normal haematology of great skuas (Catharacta skua) in the wild

被引:6
作者
Bearhop, S [1 ]
Griffiths, R [1 ]
Orr, K [1 ]
Furness, RW [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Glasgow, IBLS, Ornithol Grp, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Lanark, Scotland
来源
COMPARATIVE HAEMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | 1999年 / 9卷 / 02期
关键词
great skua; normal haematology; pollution threat; seabird;
D O I
10.1007/BF02585544
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Routine haematological investigations were carried out on 102 wild adult great skuas Catharacta skua. No sex- or age-related differences were detected in any of the parameters measured. There are very few sets of haematological reference ranges published for sea-birds from the northeastern Atlantic. Given the recent pollution threats in this region, the reference ranges presented for this species could be a valuable tool in future conservation efforts.
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