Deadly Gastroliths: Eurasian Siskins Carduelis spinus Poisoned by Road Salt Grains
[摘要] WedescribeacaseofwintermassmortalityofEurasianSiskinsCarduelisspinuscausedbylargeroadsaltgrainsthatbirdsapparentlyhadmistakenforpotentialgizzardstones(gastroliths).Clinicalevidencerevealedacutesaltintoxicationasthecauseofdeath.Werecommendusingonlysmall-sizedsaltgrains(lt;2mm)forde-icingroadsinordertosavewinteringbirdlifefromapotentiallyhazardoussubstance.
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[效力级别] [学科分类] 动物科学
[关键词] Road Casualties [时效性]
