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

Authors
Bearhop, S Griffiths, R Orr, K Furness, RW
Citation
S. Bearhop et al., The normal haematology of great skuas (Catharacta skua) in the wild, COMP HAEMAT, 9(2), 1999, pp. 107-109
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
COMPARATIVE HAEMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
09387714 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
107 - 109
Database
ISI
SICI code
0938-7714(1999)9:2<107:TNHOGS>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Routine haematological investigations were carried out on 102 wild adult gr eat skuas Catharacta skua. No sex- or age-related differences were detected in any of the parameters measured. There are very few sets of haematologic al reference ranges published for sea-birds from the northeastern Atlantic. Given the recent pollution threats in this region, the reference ranges pr esented for this species could be a valuable tool in future conservation ef forts.