I am a biologist interested in animal ecology and biodiversity conservation.

 

My research has been focused on the trophic ecology of bird communities, as a key to understand the ecosystems functioning, mostly in coastal areas in Europe and West Africa.

I have been dedicated to investigate the diet and foraging behaviour of birds, by using a variety of methods including DNA metabarcoding (dietary analysis) and tracking birds’ movements with GPS devices (behavioural studies). I have also been studying migratory ecology of birds as well as connectivity of aquatic birds between natural and artificial habitats.

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Background

2024-present: Researcher at MARE, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, PT

2019-2024: Researcher at CESAM, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, PT

2014-2018: PhD in Biology and Ecology of Global Change, University of Lisbon, PT

2009-2011: MSc in Ecology, Environment and Territory, University of Porto, PT

2008-2009: Researcher at FIBA - Fondation Internationale du Banc d’Arguin, Mauritania

2005-2008: BSc in Biology, University of Porto, PT