Environmental pollution affects the plumage color of Great tit nestlings through carotenoid availability.

Eeva, Tapio

Environmental pollution affects the plumage color of Great tit nestlings through carotenoid availability. [electronic resource] - EcoHealth Sep 2008 - 328-37 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1612-9210

10.1007/s10393-008-0184-y doi


Animals
Animals, Newborn
Carotenoids--administration & dosage
Diet
Eggs
Environmental Pollutants--toxicity
Environmental Pollution--adverse effects
Feathers--physiology
Metals, Heavy--toxicity
Pigmentation--physiology
Songbirds--physiology