Using feral pigeon (Columba livia) to monitor anthropogenic debris in urban areas: a case study in Taiwan’s capital city

Abstract The terrestrial environment is a significant source of anthropogenic debris emissions. While most studies on anthropogenic debris focus on the marine environment, our research delves into the effects of human activity on anthropogenic debris ingestion by studying the carcasses of feral pige...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Wei-Ting Chen, Wen-Ta Yang, Chia-Ying Ko, Sofia Ya Hsuan Liou, Chia-Hsuan Hsu, Chun-Han Ko, Chung-Hang Hung, Hsiao-Wei Yuan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-02-01
Subjects:	Microplastics Anthropogenic cellulose Environmental pollution Ecotoxicology Biomonitoring
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-89103-z