Assessing Avian Diets Using Stable Isotopes I: Turnover of (13)C in Tissues

Results of studies of birds that use stable isotopes as dietary tracers are presented. It is suggested that stable isotope analysis could be used to determine relative contributions of endogenous and exogenous nutrient sources for feather growth and egg production in captive and wild birds.

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Published in:The Condor (Los Angeles, Calif.) Calif.), 1992-02, Vol.94 (1), p.181
Main Authors: Hobson, Keith A, Clark, Robert G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birds
Diet
Egg production
Nutrient sources
Nutrition
Ornithology
Stable isotopes
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Summary:Results of studies of birds that use stable isotopes as dietary tracers are presented. It is suggested that stable isotope analysis could be used to determine relative contributions of endogenous and exogenous nutrient sources for feather growth and egg production in captive and wild birds.
ISSN:2732-4621