Table 4.
The concentration of lead in the liver of the Laridae and Sternidae across years
| Species | Concentration (μg/g dw) | SD | Country | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | ||||
| Black-tailed gull (Larus crassirostris) | 2.02 | 0.69 | Korea (Chilsando Island, Jellanam-do) | Kim and Oh 2017 |
| Black-tailed gull (Larus crassirostris) | 0.022 | 0.009 | Japan (Rishiri Island) | Agusa et al. 2005 |
| Siberian gull (Larus heuglini) | 5.1 | 0.8 | Iran (Hara forests of Qeshm) | Hoshyari et al. 2012 |
| North America | ||||
| Laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) | 17.70 | 2.47 | USA (Galveston Bay, TX) | Hulse et al. 1980 |
| Royal tern (Thalasseus maximus) | 1.433 | 0.333 | USA (Galveston Bay, TX) | Maedgen et al. 1982 |
| Kittiwake (Rissa sp.) | 0.057 | 0.030 | Canada (Northern Baffin Bay) | Borgå et al. 2006 |