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Limin Wang1, Ghulam Nabi1, Liyun Yin1

  • 1Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Hebei Province, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024 China.

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Plastic pollution harms birds through macroplastics and microplastics accumulating in their tissues. This review details plastic

Keywords:
BirdsMicroplastics pollutionPlastics pollutionToxicological effects

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Avian Ecology
  • Pollution Science

Background:

  • Plastic waste is a pervasive global pollutant, accumulating in terrestrial and aquatic environments.
  • Avian species are susceptible to environmental changes, making them valuable indicators of pollution impacts.
  • Previous research has highlighted plastic debris in numerous bird species worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the detrimental effects of macroplastics, microplastics, and associated chemicals on avian populations.
  • To synthesize current knowledge on how plastic pollution impacts bird survival, reproduction, and physiology.
  • To identify suitable avian models for assessing chronic plastic exposure and toxicological effects.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing data on plastic accumulation in avian tissues.
  • Analysis of studies detailing the physiological and reproductive impacts of plastic ingestion and contamination.
  • Examination of toxicological mechanisms from model mammals applied to avian contexts.

Main Results:

  • Macroplastics and microplastics are found in various tissues of diverse bird species, indicating widespread exposure.
  • Plastics and their additives/absorbed chemicals negatively affect bird survival, growth, reproduction, and physiology.
  • Toxicological mechanisms observed in mammals offer insights into plastic's effects on birds.

Conclusions:

  • Birds are significantly impacted by plastic pollution, facing risks from physical obstruction and chemical toxicity.
  • Human commensal, long-lived, and model bird species are crucial for future research on plastic pollution burden and chronic exposure effects.
  • Understanding these impacts is vital for developing effective conservation and mitigation strategies for avian wildlife.