World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Judy Shamoun-Baranes

Judy Shamoun-Baranes

D-Index & Metrics

Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
46
Citations
6663
World Ranking
4705
National Ranking
124

Overview

Judy Shamoun-Baranes is affiliated with the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and has contributed extensively to the field of Environmental Science, focusing primarily on Ecology and related subfields. Their research portfolio comprises work in Ecology, Ecological Modeling, Global and Planetary Change, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, and Nature and Landscape Conservation.

Their research topics cover a range of areas including:

  • Avian ecology and behavior
  • Species Distribution and Climate Change
  • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
  • Animal Behavior and Reproduction
  • Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
  • Climate variability and models
  • Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications

Shamoun-Baranes has published in a variety of academic journals, with frequent appearances in these venues:

  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • Ibis
  • Journal of Applied Ecology
  • Movement Ecology
  • Marine Biology

Recent notable papers by Shamoun-Baranes include:

  • Urban gulls adapt foraging schedule to human-activity patterns, 2020, Ibis
  • Long-distance migrants vary migratory behaviour as much as short-distance migrants: An individual-level comparison from a seabird species with diverse migration strategies, 2021, Journal of Animal Ecology
  • Spatial patterns of weed dispersal by wintering gulls within and beyond an agricultural landscape, 2021, Journal of Ecology
  • Bird strikes at commercial airports explained by citizen science and weather radar data, 2021, Journal of Applied Ecology
  • Biodiversity monitoring in Europe: User and policy needs, 2024, Conservation Letters

Collaborative work is an important aspect of Shamoun-Baranes's research. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Willem Bouten
  • E. Emiel van Loon
  • Adriaan M. Dokter
  • C.J. Camphuysen
  • Bart Kranstauber

This combination of research areas, frequent collaborations, and a strong record of publications indicates a comprehensive engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of avian and wildlife ecology, as well as ecological modeling and conservation science. Shamoun-Baranes's work integrates observational data and modern methodologies to address ecological patterns and processes in diverse environmental contexts.

Best Publications

  • A flexible GPS tracking system for studying bird behaviour at multiple scales

    Willem Bouten;Edwin W. Baaij;Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Kees C. J. Camphuysen

  • RNCEP: global weather and climate data at your fingertips

    Michael U. Kemp;E. Emiel van Loon;Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Willem Bouten

  • Integrating concepts and technologies to advance the study of bird migration

    W Douglas Robinson;Melissa S Bowlin;Isabelle Bisson;Judy Shamoun-Baranes

  • Grand challenges in migration biology

    Melissa S. Bowlin;Isabelle-Anne Bisson;Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Jonathan D. Reichard

  • Atmospheric conditions create freeways, detours and tailbacks for migrating birds

    Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Felix Liechti;Wouter M. G. Vansteelant

  • From sensor data to animal behaviour: an oystercatcher example

    Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Roeland Bom;E. Emiel van Loon;Bruno J. Ens

  • Biological Earth observation with animal sensors.

    Unknown

  • Can wind help explain seasonal differences in avian migration speed

    Michael U. Kemp;Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Hans Van Gasteren;Willem Bouten

  • The effect of wind, season and latitude on the migration speed of white storks Ciconia ciconia, along the eastern migration route

    Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Anat Baharad;Pinhas Alpert;Peter Berthold

  • Regional and seasonal flight speeds of soaring migrants and the role of weather conditions at hourly and daily scales

    W. M. G. Vansteelant;W. Bouten;R. H. G. Klaassen;B. J. Koks

  • Migration strategy of a flight generalist, the Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus

    Raymond H.G. Klaassen;Bruno J. Ens;Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Klaus-Michael Exo

  • Integrating Meteorology into Research on Migration

    Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Willem Bouten;E. Emiel van Loon

  • Flap or soar? How a flight generalist responds to its aerial environment

    Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Willem Bouten;E. Emiel van Loon;Christiaan Meijer

  • Stochastic atmospheric assistance and the use of emergency staging sites by migrants.

    Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Jutta Leyrer;Emiel van Loon;Pierrick Bocher

  • Differential Use of Thermal Convection by Soaring Birds Over Central Israel

    Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Yossi Leshem;Yoram Yom-Tov;Olivier Liechti

  • An operational model predicting autumn bird migration intensities for flight safety

    J. van Belle;J. Shamoun-Baranes;E.E. van Loon;W. Bouten

  • Riding the tide: intriguing observations of gulls resting at sea during breeding

    Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Willem Bouten;Cornelis Jan Camphuysen;Edwin Baaij

  • Sexually distinct foraging strategies in an omnivorous seabird

    K.C.J. Camphuysen;J.Z. Shamoun-Baranes;E.E. van Loon;W. Bouten

  • Revealing patterns of nocturnal migration using the European weather radar network

    Cecilia Nilsson;Cecilia Nilsson;Adriaan M. Dokter;Adriaan M. Dokter;Liesbeth Verlinden;Judy Shamoun‐Baranes

  • The influence of weather on the flight altitude of nocturnal migrants in mid-latitudes

    Michael U. Kemp;Judy Shamoun-Baranes;Adriaan M. Dokter;Emiel van Loon

  • Quantifying flow-assistance and implications for movement research

    Michael U. Kemp;Judy Shamoun-Baranes;E. Emiel van Loon;James D. McLaren

Frequent Co-Authors

Willem Bouten
Willem Bouten University of Amsterdam
Jason W. Chapman
Jason W. Chapman University of Exeter
Felix Liechti
Felix Liechti Swiss Ornithological Institute
Susanne Åkesson
Susanne Åkesson Lund University
Raymond H. G. Klaassen
Raymond H. G. Klaassen University of Groningen
Theunis Piersma
Theunis Piersma University of Groningen
Yoram Yom-Tov
Yoram Yom-Tov Tel Aviv University
Anders Hedenström
Anders Hedenström Lund University
Don R. Reynolds
Don R. Reynolds University of Greenwich
Bruno J. Ens
Bruno J. Ens University of Groningen

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Ecology and Evolution opens doors to a variety of related fields that can further your career or broaden your impact. Many students find value in pursuing complementary areas such as counseling, psychology, or human services—sectors that support community well-being and advocate for positive change.

If you're seeking advanced credentials, consider the cheapest masters in counseling programs available online. These programs can equip you with critical communication and empathy skills, applicable in educational or conservation roles. For those interested in the mind–nature connection, check out clinical psychology programs online to explore psychological perspectives on human-environment interactions.

If you're looking for a quick way to enter the social services sector, consider a human services degree online. These flexible options provide targeted training for work in advocacy or public health—fields relevant to ecological outreach.

Finally, professionals considering a switch from teaching may be interested in advice on career change for teachers, especially in roles that value strong communication and a passion for science or community engagement.

Best Scientists Citing Judy Shamoun-Baranes

Trending Scientists