My areas of study are evolutionary biology, ecology, and biogeography. My research focuses on the study of ecological patterns and processes within an evolutionary context, as well as the study of anthropogenic impacts and global change on vulnerable systems such as islands. Using both a macroecological, and a observational and experimental approach, I study the intrinsic mechanisms underlying the morphological and ecological evolution (such as diet) of birds on islands. In addition, I have a special interest in studying the evolution of migration in birds over time, under global climate change; as well as the evolution of the loss of migratory behavior after island colonization.

I am broadly interested in animal behaviour and evolutionary ecology. My current research explores three main areas: (1) the evolution of behavioural and elaborate traits in both female and male birds, (2) the behavioural and morphological changes associated with island environments, (3) animal cognition and behavioural adaptability to environmental changes. To investigate these topics, I combine comparative analyses with field experiments and controlled laboratory studies, using birds as my primary model system.

I am a master's student at University of Porto (master of biodiversity, genetics, and evolution) interested in studying evolutionary ecology. For my master's thesis I am working with Dr. Ana Leitão, Dr. Raquel Ponti and Dr. Vanessa Mata to study the difference in diet between sexes in island endemic birds.