Hulse, M.Mahoney, J.S.Schroder, G.D.Hacker, C.S.Pier, S.M.Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology2010-02-152010-02-151980http://hdl.handle.net/1969.3/20707p. 65-78.The concentrations of lead, cadmium, and manganese in the tissues of cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) and laughing gulls, (Larus atricilla) gathered from the Galveston Bay region of Texas were compared, to determine if different patterns of accumulation exist. Their levels in these species were within the range reported for other bird species. Lead levels in bone were comparable, but the gull had more in the brain, kidney and liver tisues than did the egrets, which suggested a higher rate of accumulation or exposure. Due to their high abundance and comparable positions in the estuarine and terrestrial food webs, it is suggested that Bubulcus ibis and Larus atricilla may serve as convenient biological indicators to monitor potentially toxic substances in these ecosystems.chemical pollutionleadcadmiumbioaccumulationindicator speciescattle egretBubulcus ibislaughing gullsLarus atricillaArticle