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Wild bird eggs reveal pollutants' environmental footprints

Wild bird eggs reveal pollutants' environmental footprints Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Monitoring the eggs of wild birds like the bearded vulture and the imperial eagle over a decade reveals the accumulation and persistence of environmental pollutants in ecosystems. At first glance, a wild bird's egg represents the continuity of the species. However, it can also serve as a chemical reservoir, offering a broad snapshot of the environmental health of the bird's habitat.