Publications by authors named "Jonas Claudiomar Kilpp"
Owls are outstanding environmental quality bioindicators due to their position at the top of the food chain and susceptibility to pollutant accumulation. Exposure to chemical contaminants is often a risk for these animals. Moreover, studies addressing the bioaccumulation of trace elements and pesticide residues in tropical nocturnal raptor species are scarce.
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- Owls play a crucial role as predators in ecosystems, but they face conservation threats from chemical contamination, particularly through bioaccumulation.
- This study focused on measuring four harmful elements (cadmium, chromium, nickel, and lead) in owl pellets and feathers to understand their exposure to environmental toxins.
- Results revealed that chromium was the most frequently detected element, with higher concentrations in May and greater bioaccumulation in the feathers of the Barn Owl (Tyto furcata) compared to other owl species studied.