Uptake, distribution, depletion, and in ovo transfer of isomers of hexabromocyclododecane flame retardant in diet-exposed American kestrels (Falco sparverius)

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 1103-1112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Letcher ◽  
Lisa C. Mattioli ◽  
Sarah C. Marteinson ◽  
David Bird ◽  
Ian J. Ritchie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Falco Sparverius ◽  
In Ovo ◽  
American Kestrels

Reproductive changes in American kestrels (Falco sparverius) in relation to exposure to technical hexabromocyclododecane flame retardant

2011 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 2570-2575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim J. Fernie ◽  
Sarah C. Marteinson ◽  
David M. Bird ◽  
Ian J. Ritchie ◽  
Robert J. Letcher
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Falco Sparverius ◽  
American Kestrels

The Flame Retardant β-1,2-Dibromo-4-(1,2-dibromoethyl)cyclohexane: Fate, Fertility, and Reproductive Success in American Kestrels (Falco sparverius)

2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (15) ◽  
pp. 8440-8447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah C. Marteinson ◽  
Robert J. Letcher ◽  
Laura Graham ◽  
Sarah Kimmins ◽  
Gregg Tomy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Success ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Falco Sparverius ◽  
American Kestrels

The influence of Trichinella pseudospiralis infection on the behaviour of captive, nonbreeding American kestrels (Falco sparverius)

1988 ◽  
Vol 66 (7) ◽  
pp. 1685-1692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michèle D. Saumier ◽  
Manfred E. Rau ◽  
David M. Bird
Keyword(s):  
Falco Sparverius ◽  
Competitive Fitness ◽  
American Kestrel ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
Trichinella Pseudospiralis ◽  
Behavioural Effects ◽  
American Kestrels ◽  
Muscle Larvae ◽  
Adult Phase ◽  
Muscle Groups

Trichinella pseudospiralis infections induced mild behavioural changes in the American kestrel host (Falco sparverius) within the first 5 days postinoculation, a period that corresponds to the adult phase of the infection. However, more severe effects on mobility were precipitated as the larvae migrated and became established in the musculature. The debilitation persisted for at least 5 weeks postinoculation and involved a reduction in exercising, flying, elevated perching, and preening, and was accompanied by an increase in the frequency of walking and floor perching. Such behavioural effects, attributable to the presence of muscle larvae, may reduce the competitive fitness of infected individuals. The muscle larvae were randomly distributed among various muscle groups.

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