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Effects of sublethal methylmercury and food stress on songbird energetic performance: metabolic rates, molt and feather quality by Bottini, Claire L J, Whiley, Rebecca E, Branfireun, Brian A, MacDougall-Shackleton, Scott A

“…Organisms regularly adjust their physiology and energy balance in response to predictable seasonal environmental changes. Stressors and contaminants have the…”
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Feathers accurately reflect blood mercury at time of feather growth in a songbird by Bottini, Claire L.J., MacDougall-Shackleton, Scott A., Branfireun, Brian A., Hobson, Keith A.

“…Methylmercury (MeHg) is a globally distributed pollutant that can negatively affect wildlife. Bird feathers are often used as a monitoring tool of contaminant…”
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Methylmercury effects on avian brains by Bottini, Claire L.J., MacDougall-Shackleton, Scott A.

“…Methylmercury (MeHg) is a concerning contaminant due to its ubiquity and harmful effects on organisms. Although birds are important models in the neurobiology…”
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Effects of methylmercury and food stress on migratory activity in song sparrows, Melospiza melodia by Bottini, Claire L.J., Whiley, Rebecca E., Branfireun, Brian A., MacDougall-Shackleton, Scott A.

“…Avian migration is a challenging life stage susceptible to the adverse effects of stressors, including contaminants like methylmercury (MeHg). Although birds…”
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