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Teresa Catry

Investigadora Auxiliar

Nome de Autor : Catry T.

Researcher ID: A-8082-2012
ORCID: 0000-0003-4047-9995
Ciencia ID: E713-6463-5D8A
Departamento: Departamento de Biologia Animal, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa
Grupo de Investigação: Adaptation Biology & Ecological Processes (ABEP)
ISI Web of KnowledgeSM search factor: AU=(Catry T) AND AD=(SPEA or CESAM or Coimbra or Lisboa)

Interesses de investigação

Seabird and shorebird ecology: foraging and breeding ecology; migration; bird populations as indicators of environmental changes; habitat use and management.

I am Assistant Researcher at the University of Lisbon, working mainly on shorebird and seabird ecology, but also with a strong interest on the conservation of steppe birds. My main research is focused on key state-of-the-art aspects of the ecology of coastal and marine birds in the contrasting ecological contexts of tropical, sub-tropical and temperate estuarine/marine ecosystems.

Work with coastal birds (shorebirds) aims at implementing a long-term international program focused on intercontinental (African-European) migratory connectivity and the role of migrants in ecological networks, using estuarine birds as models. In particularly, research is focused in (1) developing methods to quantitatively assess the quality of foraging and roosting resources in both temperate and tropical estuaries, (2) describing the structure and functioning of food webs leading to shorebirds, (3) assessing the role of these migrant birds on the dynamics of coastal ecosystems, (4) characterizing migratory connectivity of shorebirds within the East Atlantic Flyway (Europe and Africa) (5) investigating the determinants of migratory choices and strategies of shorebirds at the individual and population level and (6) characterizing plasticity of different species to rapidly respond to changing environmental conditions, particularly concerning their phenological and trophic adaptability. Fieldwork has been carried out in Portugal, Morocco, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau.

With seabirds I have used a combination of traditional (e.g. stomach content analysis, ringing) and modern (e.g. stable isotope analysis, tracking devices) techniques to perform a detailed exploration of the relationship between oceanography and seabird ecology during both the breeding and non-breeding seasons. Study areas include the Portuguese Mediterranean coast, Madeira archipelago (West Atlantic) and Seychelles archipelago (western Indian Ocean.

Research with steppe birds and agricultural systems has a strong focus on conservation. Some relevant achievements in this area include (1) applying SIA tools to study trophic ecology of bird species in order to deliver management guidelines to agricultural practices, (2) assessing the consequences of extreme heat events for breeding populations, (3) assessing for the first time the impact of conservation measures on the structure and functioning of breeding communities (through changes in trophic and non-trophic interactions).

Graus académicos

2005 - 2009: PhD in Ecology. University of Coimbra, Portugal. Thesis: “Foraging ecology of tropical seabirds in the Seychelles, Indian Ocean, in relation to the marine environment”.

1995 - 2000: Degree in Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, Portugal.

Atividades científicas

Jul 2022 - present: Assistant Reseacher. Contract 2021.00573.CEECIND (FCT). FCiências.ID. Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon.

Jan 2022 – Jun 2022: ASsisstant Researcher Project “Waders of the Bijagós - Securing the ecological integrity of the Bijagos archipelago as a key site for waders along the East Atlantic Flyway”. FCiências.ID.

Jan 2017 - Dez 2021: Assistant Researcher (Investigador FCT contract IF/00694/2015, funded by Fundaçãop para a Ciência e Tecnologia). Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon.

Set 2016 - Dec 2016: Invited Lecturer (0%). Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon

Feb 2015 - Dec 2016: Postdoctoral Fellow (SFRH/BPD/102255/2014). Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon. Title: Assessing migratory connectivity and the role of shorebirds in the functioning and structuring of tropical and temperate coastal ecosystems

Feb 2009 - Jan 2015: Postdoctoral Fellow (SFRH/BPD/46967/2008). Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Museum of Natural History and Science, University of Lisbon. Title: Estuaries as changing habitats for wintering and migratory shorebirds: assessing and monitoring quality of foraging and roosting resources.

Outros

Editor in-Chief of the scientific journal AIRO (SPEA-Birdlife publication)

Publicações

Catry T. (2018) Pilrito-das-praias Calidris alba. In: Atlas das Aves Invernantes e Migradoras de Portugal 2011-2013. Equipa Atlas. (EDS.), . Ver mais

Catry T. (2018) Alfaiate Recurvirostra avosetta. In: Atlas das Aves Invernantes e Migradoras de Portugal 2011-2013. Equipa Atlas. (EDS.), . Ver mais

Alves Mj, Bastos-Silveira C, Cartaxana A, Carvalho D, Catry T, Correia AM, Granadeiro JP, Lopes LF, Marques PAM, Mesquita N, Rebelo R (2014) As colecções zoológicas do Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência. In: Professor Carlos Almaça (1934-2010) - Estado da Arte em Áreas Científicas do Seu Interesse. Alves MJ, Cartaxana C, Correia AM, Lopes LF. (EDS.), Lisboa. MUNHAC, Universidade de Lisboa. 289-301. Ver mais

Catry T. (2008) Sterna albifrons - Chilreta. In: Atlas das Aves Nidificantes em Portugal (1999-2005). Lisboa. Assírio e Alvim. . Ver mais

Catry T. (2008) Recurvirostra avosetta - Alfaiate. In: Atlas das Aves Nidificantes em Portugal (1999-2005). Lisboa. Assírio e Alvim. . Ver mais

João Paulino (2019) Fiddler crabs impact the structure of the benthic macroinvertebrate community and spatial distribution of foraging shorebirds in tropical intertidal mudflats. MSc Thesis. . Ver mais

João Belo (2019) Using satellite imagery to identify foraging habitats for shorebirds and model their distribution in the mudflats of the Bijagós archipelago, Guinea-Bissau. MSc Thesis. . Ver mais

Sampaio A (2018) Ecologia alimentar do rolieiro (Coracias garrulus) numa zona agrícola extensiva. MSc Thesis. . Ver mais

João Miguel Carreiras de Serra e Moura (2016) Impacto da iluminação natural e artificial na disponibilidade de macro-invertebrados bentónicos para as aves limícolas. MSc Thesis. . Ver mais

Costa J.S. (2014) Caracterização das cadeias tróficas de zonas húmidas costeiras na rota migratória de aves limícolas: uma análise isotópica. . Ver mais

Catry T. (2009) Foraging ecology of tropical seabirds in the Seychelles, Indian Ocean, in relation to the marine environment. PhD Thesis. . Ver mais

Projetos

MigraWebs - Migradores como modeladores ecológicos sazonais das comunidades e funções ecossistémicas de áreas costeiras temperadas e tropicais Ver mais

Waders of the Bijagos - Securing the ecological integrity of the Bijagos archipelago as a key site for waders along the East Atlantic Flyway Ver mais

Conectividade migratória e impacto de aves limícolas migradoras na estrutura e funcionamento de ecossistemas costeiros em zonas temperadas e tropicais Ver mais

OCEANWEBS - Redes tróficas oceânicas: utilização de dados espaciais, informação sobre dieta e biomarcadores de predadores de topo para revelar a estrutura e funcionamento de ecossistemas pelágicos subtropicais Ver mais

Ecologia alimentar, movimentos e abundância de uma ave consumidora de presas mesopelágicas: novas técnicas e ideias para desvendar mistérios profundos Ver mais

ELOS INVISÍVEIS: desvendando a origem de aves limícolas migradoras através de marcadores biogeoquímicos Ver mais

Distribuição e impacto do Corvo-marinho-de-faces-brancas sobre as comunidades ictiológicas do estuário do Sado Ver mais

MIGRATAGIS - Aves limícolas migradoras e invernantes como indicadoras da qualidade de ambientes estuarinos Ver mais

Orientações científicas

Master (Orientador Principal): Nuno Fialho (not a CESAM member)

PhD (Orientador Principal): João Paulino (CESAM member)

Master (Orientador Principal): Joana Costa (not a CESAM member)

Master (Orientador Principal): Beatriz Andrês (not a CESAM member)

Master (Orientador Principal): João Paulino (not a CESAM member)

Master (Orientador Principal): João Carreiras de Serra e Moura (not a CESAM member)

Master (Orientador Principal): Ana Sampaio (not a CESAM member)

Master (Co-orientador): João Belo (not a CESAM member)

PhD (Orientador Principal): Ana Paula Alves Cordeiro (CESAM member)

PhD (Co-orientador): Mohamed Henriques (CESAM member)

Post-doc (Orientador Principal): Edna Correia (CESAM member)

Post-doc (Orientador Principal): Jorge Sánchez Gutiérrez (ex-CESAM member)

Outros

Outros Projectos Concluídos

2005-2007 - Seabirds as bio-indicators of tropical marine ecosystems: a regional study in the western Indian Ocean. Funded by the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (Marine Science for Management Grant, MASMA/AG/2004/04). Research team member.

2002-2005: Breeding and foraging ecology of Little Terns to provide indicators of changes in estuarine environments (POCTI 37385/BSE/2001). Research team member.

1999-2008: Projecto "Atlas das Aves nidificantes em Portugal" (1999-2008). Coordenadora responsável pelo censo nacional da população nidificante de Andorinha-do-mar-anã (Sterna albifrons).

Websites

https://birdecology.wixsite.com/tidalwings

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https://atlanticmigrants.wixsite.com/atlanticmigrants