Organochlorine pesticides content in Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) eggs in Belarus
Abstract
The Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) is a rare protected species included in the Red Book of the Republic of Belarus . It’s number is about 950–1300 pairs. In 2012–2017, we collected unfertilized eggs from the nests of the black stork during the ringing of chicks in the summer. The research was conducted on the territory of the “Middle Pripyat” nature reserve (Brest region), in the Osipovichi district (Mogilev region) and Volozhin district (Minsk region). The density of the black stork in the “Middle Pripyat” reserve is one of the highest in Europe – about 30 pairs per 100 square kilometers of forest. Significant concentration of Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane and Hexachlorocyclohexane were found in black stork eggs. Potential ways of contamination and the timing of accumulation of pesticides are described .
About the Authors
P. A. Pakul
Scientific and Practical Center for Bioresources of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus
Belarus
Minsk
M. G. Dmitrenok
Scientific and Practical Center for Bioresources of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus
Belarus
Minsk
S. G. Kavitova
FPTUE «REB PHARMA»
Belarus
Belarus
Minsk
M. V. Tarantovich
Scientific and Practical Center for Bioresources of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus
Belarus
Minsk
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Pakul P.A., Dmitrenok M.G., Kavitova S.G., Tarantovich M.V. Organochlorine pesticides content in Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) eggs in Belarus. Natural resources. 2022;(1):99-104. (In Russ.)
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