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Alberto Velando
Lecturer (prof contratado doctor) |
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Departamento de Ecoloxía e Bioloxía
Animal Universidade de Vigo E-36310 Vigo, Galicia- Spain |
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| Email avelando (at) uvigo.es | ||
| Phone +34 986 812590 Fax +34 986 812556 | ||
| Research interests | Sexual selection in a life-history context Oxidative stress and evolution of aging Parent-offspring conflict Sex-allocation in hermaphodites Seabird conservation Long-term impact of the Prestige oil spill |
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| 2012 | Noguera JC, Kim S-Y, Velando A. 2011. Pre-fledgling oxidative damage predicts recruitment in a long-lived bird. Biology Letters 8: 61-63 | |
| Morales J, Torres R, Velando A 2011. Safe betting: males help dull females only when they raise high-quality offspring. Behavioral Ecology & Sociobiology 66:135-143 |
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| 2011 | Torres, R, Drummond, H, Velando A. 2011. Parental age and lifespan influence offspring recruitment: A Long-Term Study in a Seabird. Plos One 6(11): e27245. | |
| Noguera, J.C., Lores, M., Alonso-Álvarez, C. & Velando, A. 2011. Thrifty development: early-life diet restriction reduces oxidative damage during later growth. Functional Ecology 25, 1114-1153 |
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| Kim S-Y, Noguera JC, Morales J & Velando A. 2011. The evolution of multi-component begging display in gull chicks: sibling competition and genetic variability. Animal Behaviour 82, 113-118. |
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| Velando A., Noguera JC, Drummond H, & Torres R. 2011 Senescent males carry premutagenic lesions in sperm. Journal of Evolutionary Biology 24, 693–697. |
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| Kim S-Y, Velando A, Torres R. & Drummond H. 2011. Effects of recruiting age on senescence, lifespan and lifetime reproductive success in a long-lived seabird. Oecologia 166, 615-626 |
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| Moreno, J. Velando, A., Ruiz-De-Castañeda R., Cantarero, A., Gonzalez-Braojos, S., Redondo A. 2011. Plasma antioxidant capacity and oxidative damage in relation to male plumage ornamental traits in a montane Iberian Pied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca population. Acta Ornithologica 46: 65–70. | ||
| Velando, A., Munilla, I. 2011. Disturbance to a foraging seabird by sea-based tourism: Implications for reserve management in marine protected areas. Biological Conservation 144, 1167–1174. |
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| Munilla I, Arcos JM, Oro D, Álvarez D, Leyenda PM, Velando A 2011. Mass mortality of seabirds in the aftermath of the Prestige oil spill. Ecosphere 2, a83 |
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| Moreno, R., Jover, L, Munilla, I, Velando, A., Sanpera C. 2011. The influence of trophic ecology and spatial variation on the isotopic fingerprints of seabirds. Marine Ecology Progress Series 442: 229–239. | ||
| Kim S-Y, Noguera JC, Morales J & Velando A. 2011. Quantitative genetic evidence for trade-off between growth and resistance to oxidative stress in a wild bird. Evolutionary Ecology 25, 461-472. |
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| Morales J, Velando A, Torres R 2011. Biliverdin-based egg coloration is enhanced by carotenoid supplementation. Behavioral Ecology & Sociobiology 65:197–203 |
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| Kim S-Y, Drummond H, Torres R & Velando A. 2011. Evolvability of an avian life-history trait declines with father's age. Journal of Evolutionary Biology 24: 295–302. |
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| Noguera JC, Alonso-Alvarez C, Kim S-Y, Morales J, Velando A. 2011. Yolk testosterone reduces oxidative damages during postnatal development. Biology Letters 7: 93-95. |
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| 2010 | Torres R and Velando A. 2010. Color in a Long-lived Tropical Seabird: Sexual Selection in a Life- history Context. In Advances in the Study of Behaviour. Behavioral Ecology of Tropical Animals, Ed. Regina Macedo. Vol 42. ISBN 9780123808943. |
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| Pérez, C., Lores, M., Velando, A. 2010.Oil pollution increases plasma antioxidants but reduces coloration in a seabird. Oecologia 163: 875-884. |
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| Velando, A., Munilla, I, López-Alonso, M., Freire, J., Pérez, C. 2010. EROD activity and stable isotopes in seabirds to disentangle marine food web contamination after the Prestige oil spill. Environmental Pollution 158: 1275-1280. |
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| Kim, S.-Y., Noguera, J.C. Morales, J., Velando, A. 2010. Heritability of resistance to oxidative stress in early life. Journal of Evolutionary Biology 23: 769-775. |
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| Beamonte-Barrientos, R., Velando, A., Drummond, H., Torres, R. Senescence of maternal effects: aging influences egg quality and rearing capacities of a long-lived bird. American Naturalist 175: 469–480. |
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| Munilla, I., & Velando, A. 2010. Oiling in live gulls as a tool to monitor acute oil spill effects on seabirds. Ibis 152: 405 - 409. |
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| Velando, A., Drummond, H., Torres, R. 2010. Senescing sexual ornaments recover after a sabbatical. Biology Letters 6: 194-196. |
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| Kim, S.-Y., Velando, A., Sorci, G., Alonso-Alvarez, C. 2010. Genetic correlation between resistance to oxidative stress and reproductive lifespan in a bird species. Evolution 64: 852–857. |
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| Noguera, J.C., Morales, J., Pérez, C. Velando, A. 2010. On the oxidative cost of begging: Antioxidants enhance vocalizations in gull chicks. Behavioral Ecology 21: 479-484. |
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| Morales, J., Torres, R., Velando, A. 2010. Parental conflict and blue egg coloration in a seabird Naturwissenschaften 97:173–180. |
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| Moreno, R., Jover, L, Munilla, I, Velando, A., Sanpera C. 2010. A three-isotope approach to disentangling the diet of a generalist consumer: the yellow-legged gull in northwest Spain. Marine Biology 157:545–553. |
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| Pérez, C., Munilla, I., López-Alonso, M. & Velando, A. 2010. Sublethal effects on seabirds after the Prestige oil-spill are mirrored in sexual signals. Biology Letters 6, 33-35 |
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| 2009 | Morales, J., Alonso-Álvarez, C, Pérez, C, Torres, R, Serafino, E. & Velando, A. 2009. Families on the spot: sexual signals influence parent-offspring negotiations Proceedings of the Royal Society London B 276, 2477-2483 |
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| Velando, A. & Torres, R. 2009. Evolución de la Coloración en la Aves: Darwin Reivindicado. En: Evolución y Adaptación 150 años después del Origen de las Especies (Dopazo, H. & Navarro A. Eds). Obrapropia, Valencia. |
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| Domínguez, J. & Velando, A. 2009. Darwin y las Lombrices de Tierra: Selección Sexual en Animales Hermafroditas En: Evolución y Adaptación 150 años después del Origen de las Especies (Dopazo, H. & Navarro A. Eds). Obrapropia, Valencia. |
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| Munilla, I. & Velando, A. 2009. Plan Integral de Recuperación e Conservación das Aves Mariñas Ameazadas de Galicia . Consellería de Medio Ambiente e Desenvolvemento Sostible, Xunta de Galicia [141pp Book] |
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| Morales, J. Velando, A. Torres, R. 2009. Fecundity limits attractiveness when pigments are scarce. Behavioral Ecology 20: 117-123 |
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| 2008 | Velando, A. Torres, R., Alonso-Alvarez, C. 2008. Avoiding bad genes: Oxidatively damaged DNA in germ line and mate choice. BioEssays 30:1212–1219 |
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| Morales, J. Velando, A., Moreno, J. 2008. Pigment allocation to eggs decreases plasma antioxidants in a songbird. Behavioural Ecology & Sociobiology [In Press] |
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| Pérez, C., Lores, M., Velando, A. 2008. Availability of non-pigmentary antioxidant affects red coloration in gulls. Behavioral Ecology 19: 967-973 |
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| Velando, A. & Munilla, I. 2008. Plan de Conservación del Cormorán Moñudo en el Parque Nacional de las Islas Atlánticas. Universidade de Vigo. [156pp Book] |
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Velando, A., Eiroa, J. & Domínguez J. 2008. Brainless but not clueless: Earthworms boost their ejaculates when they detect fecund nonvirgin partners. Proceedings of the Royal Society London B 275:1067-72 |
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Pérez, C., Velando, A., Munilla, I. Lopez-Alonso, M. Oro, D. 2008. Monitoring PAH pollution in the marine environment after the Prestige oil-spill by means of seabird blood analysis. Environmental Science & Technology, 42, 707–713 |
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Torres, R. & Velando, A. 2007. Male reproductive senescence: The price of immune-induced oxidative damage on sexual attractiveness in the blue-footed booby. Journal Animal Ecology 76:1161-1168 |
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Alonso-Alvarez, C., Perez, C.., Velando, A. 2007. Effects of acute exposure to heavy fuel oil from the Prestige spill on a seabird. Aquatic Toxicology 84:103-110 |
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Álvarez, D. & Velando, A. 2007 El Cormorán moñudo en España y Gibraltar. Población en 2006-2007 y método de censo. SEO/Birdlife. Madrid [Book 82pp] |
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Munilla, I., Díez, C. & Velando, A. 2007. Are edge bird populations doomed to extinction? A retrospective analysis of the common guillemot collapse in Iberia. Biological Conservation 137: 359-371 |
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Alonso-Alvarez, C., Munilla, I. López; M., Velando, A. 2007. Sublethal toxicity of the Prestige oil spill on yellow-legged gulls Environment International 33: 773-781 |
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Aira, M, Domínguez, J, Monroy, F & Velando, A. 2007. Stress promotes changes in resource allocation to growth and reproduction in a simultaneous hermaphrodite with indeterminate growth Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 91: 593–600 |
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Velando, A. Beamonte, R & Torres R. 2006. Pigment-based skin colour in the blue-footed booby: an honest signal of current condition used by females to adjust reproductive investment. Oecologia 149: 543-552 |
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Velando, A. Drummond, H. & Torres R. 2006. Senescent birds redouble reproductive effort when ill: confirmation of the terminal investment hypothesis. Proceedings of the Royal Society London B 273: 1443–1448 |
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Martínez-Abraín, A. Velando, A. Genovart, M. . Gerique, C Bartolomé,M. A. Villuendas, E. Sarzo, B. & Oro, D. 2006. Sex-specific mortality of European shags during an oil spill: demographic implications for the recovery of colonies. Marine Ecology Progress Series 318: 271-276 |
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Tato, A., Velando, A., Domínguez, J. 2006. Influence of size and partner preference on the female function of the earthworm Eisenia andrei (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae) European Journal of Soil Biology 42:s331-333 |
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Pérez, C., Velando, A. & Domínguez, J. 2006. Parental food conditions influence sex-specific embryo mortality in the yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis). Journal of Ornithology 147:513–519 |
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Velando, A., J. Dominguez, and A. Ferreiro. 2006. Inbreeding and outbreeding reduces cocoon production in the earthworm Eisenia andrei. European Journal of Soil Biology 42:s354-357 |
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Monroy, F., Aira, M. Domínguez, J. & Velando, A. 2006 Seasonal population dynamics of Eisenia fetida (Savigny, 1826) (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae) in the field. C. R. Biologies 329: 912–915 |
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Martínez-Abraín, A., Oro, D., Velando, A., Genovart, M., Gerique, C., Bartolomé, M. A., Sarzo; B. & Villuendas, E. 2006. Morphometric similarities between central and peripheral populations of the European shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis. Marine Ornithology 34: 21–24. |
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Velando, A., Torres, R. & Espinosa, I. 2005. Male coloration and chick condition in blue-footed booby: a cross-fostering experiment. Behavioural Ecology & Sociobiology 58: 175–180 |
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Torres, R. & Velando, A. 2005. Male preference for female foot colour in a seabird with a mixed mating strategy. Animal Behaviour 69: 59-65 |
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Velando, A., Munilla, I. & Leyenda, P.M. 2005. Short-term indirect effects of the Prestige oil spill on a marine top predator: changes in prey availability for European shags. Marine Ecology Progress Series 302: 263–274 |
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Velando, A., Álvarez, D., Mouriño, J., Arcos, F., Barros, A. 2005. Population trends and reproductive success of European Shag following the Prestige oil spill in the Iberian Peninsula. Journal of Ornithology 146: 116-120 |
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Monroy, F., Aira, M, Velando, A, Domínguez, J, 2005. Size-assortative mating in the earthworm Eisenia fetida (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae). J Ethology 23: 69-70 |
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Domínguez, J. Velando, A. & Ferreiro, A. 2005. Are Eisenia fetida E. andrei separtarate biological species? Pedobiologia 49: 81-87 |
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Velando, A. 2005. Planes de conservación de especies amenazadas. In: F. Rodríguez [Ed.]. Galicia. Ecología. Tomo XLV: Conservación. Hercules de Ediciones, A Coruña. |
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Velando, A. 2004. Female control in yellow-legged gull: trading paternity assurance for food. Animal Behaviour 67: 899-907 |
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Velando, A. & Alvarez, D. 2004. Cormoran Moñudo, Phalacrocorax aristotelis aristotelis. In A. Madroño, C. Gonzalez & J.C. Atienza [eds.], Libro Rojo de las Aves de España. Ministerio de Medio Ambiente-SEO/Birdlife, Madrid. pp 60-62 |
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Torres, R. & Velando, A. 2003. A dynamic trait affects continuous pair assessment in the blue-footed booby, Sula nebouxii Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology 55: 65-72 |
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Velando, A. & Alonso-Alvarez, C. 2003. Differential body condition regulation by males and females in response to experimental manipulations of brood size and parental effort in the blue-footed Booby. Journal Animal Ecology 72: 846-856 |
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Velando, A. & Freire, J. 2003. Nest-Site Characterictics, Ocupation and Breeding Success in the European Shag. Waterbirds 26: 473-483 |
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Domínguez, J, Velando, A, Aira, M & Monroy, F. 2003. Uniparental reproduction of Eisenia fetida and E. andrei (Oligochaeta: Lumbricidae): evidence of self-insemination. Pedobiología, 47: 530-534 |
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Alonso-Alvarez, C. & Velando, A. 2003. Female body condition and brood sex ratio in Yellow-legged Gulls Larus cachinnans. Ibis 145: 220-226. |
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Alvarez, D., Muntaner J. & Velando, A. 2003. Cormorán moñudo Phalacrocorax aristotelis. En: R. Martí & J.C. del Moral (eds): Atlas de las aves reproductoras de España.DGCN-SEO. pp 102-103 |
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Monroy, F., Aira, M, Velando, A, Domínguez, J, & 2003. Have spermatophores in Eisenia fetida (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae) any reproductive role? Pedobiología, 47: 526-529 |
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Velando, A. & Marquez, J.C. 2002 Predation risk and habitat selection in the inca tern (Larosterna inca). Canadian Journal of Zoology 80: 1117-1123 |
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Velando, A. 2002. Experimental manipulation of maternal effort produces diferential effect on sons and daugthers. Implications for adaptive sex ratios in blue-footed booby. Behavioral Ecology 13: 443-449 |
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Velando, A. & Freire, J. 2002. Population modelling of European shag at their southern limit: conservation implications. Biological Conservation: 107: 59-69. |
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Velando, A., Graves, J. & Ortega-Ruano, J.E. 2002. Sex ratio in relation to timing of breeding, and laying sequence in a dimorphic seabird. Ibis 144: 9-16. |
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Alonso-Alvarez, C., Velando, A. & Ferrer, M. 2002. Changes in Body Mass and Plasma Chemistry during the Incubation Period in the Yellow-legged Gull (Larus cachinnans). Waterbirds: 25: 253-258. |
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Alonso-Alvarez, C., Ferrer, M. & Velando, A. 2002. Plasmatic indices of body condition in yellow-legged Gulls (Larus cachinnans): a food-controlled experiment Ibis: 147-150. |
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Velando, A. Lessells, C.M. & Marquez, J.C. 2001. The function of female and male ornaments in the Inca Tern: evidence for links between ornament expression and both adult condition and reproductive performance. Journal of Avian Biology 32: 311-318. |
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Velando, A. 2001 Postfledging crèche behaviour in European shag. J. Ethology 19: 116-122 |
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Velando, A. & Freire, J. 2001. Can the central-periphery distribution become general in seabird colonies? Nest spatial pattern in the European Shag. Condor 103: 544-554 |
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Alonso-Alvarez, C & Velando, A. 2001. Effect of testosterone on behaviour of yellow legged gulls in a high density colony during the courtship period. Ethology Ecology & Sociobiology 13: 343-351. |
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Velando, A. 2000. The importance of the hatching date on dominance of young shags. Animal Behaviour 60:181-185. |
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Velando, A., Graves, J. & Freire, J. 2000. Sex-specific growth in the European Shag Stictocarbo aristotelis, a seabird with size dimorphism. Ardea 88: 127-136 |
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Velando, A & Freire, J. 1999. Intercolony and seasonal differences in the breeding diet of European shags on the Galician coast (NW Spain). Marine Ecology Progress Series 188: 225-236. |
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Velando, A., Ortega-Ruano, J.E. & Freire, J. 1999. Chick mortality in European shag Stictocarbo aristotelis related to food limitations during adverse weather events. Ardea 87: 51-59. |
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Velando, A. Docampo, F. & Alvarez, D. 1999. Status of European shag population on the Atlantic coast of Iberian peninsula. Atlantic Seabird 1: 105-114. |
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Velando, A. & Freire, J. 1999. Coloniabilidad y conservación de aves marinas: El caso del cormorán moñudo. Etologia 7: 55-62 |
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Costas, R. & Velando, A. 1997. Cormorán moñudo Phalacrocorax aristotelis. En: Atlas Ornitológico Español Seo/BirdLife, pp 38-39. |
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Docampo, F. & Velando, A. 1994. Análisis de las recuperaciones de Gaviota Tridáctila Rissa tridactyla en la Península Ibérica. Butll. GCA 11: 39-44. |
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Collaborations
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Dr. Roxana Torres - Universidad Autónoma de México Dr. Carlos Alonso-Alvarez - IREC, CSIC Dr. Jorge Domínguez - Universidade de Vigo Dr. Ignacio Munilla - Universidade de Santiago de Compostela Dr Hugh Drummond - Universidad Autónoma de México Dr. David Alvarez - Universidad de Oviedo Dr. Daniel Oro - IMEDEA, CSIC Dr Juan Moreno -Museo Nacional Ciencias Naturales Dr. Juan Freire - Universidade da Coruña Dr. Jose Eugenio Ortega-Ruano - Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Dr. Kate Lessells - NIOO-KNAW Centre for Terrestrial Ecology Dr. Jeff Graves - University of St andrews Jose Carlos Márquez - Instituto del Mar del Perú |
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Departamento de Ecoloxía e Bioloxía Animal UNIVERSIDADE DE VIGO E-36310 Vigo, Galicia- Spain
