| hematology, plasma biochemistry, and serosurvey for selected infectious agents in southern giant petrels from patagonia, argentina. | in conjunction with reproductive and feeding ecology studies on southern giant petrels (sgp, macronectes giganteus) blood samples were collected for baseline health evaluations. twenty-five adult sgp from a breeding colony in chubut, argentina, were sampled during two consecutive breeding seasons, 1999-2000 (n = 15) and 2000-01 (n = 10). values for hematology, plasma biochemistry, and minerals are described for 20 birds in apparent good physical condition. a serologic survey of exposure to selec ... | 2003 | 12910764 |