Thomas W. Sherry

Thomas W. Sherry is an American ecologist and academic. He serves as a professor emeritus in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University.

Sherry's research primarily investigates the population and community ecology of migration, focusing on the long-distance migration of New World warblers (Parulidae) wintering in the Caribbean, with this work published in ''Proceedings of the Royal Society B'' and ''Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences''. His studies in Jamaica focus on non-breeding migratory birds, and he has explored their population ecology, foraging and feeding ecology, diets, and competition, particularly among insectivorous birds. Another major research focus is the proliferation and coexistence of resident tropical birds. In addition to his research, he has taught ecology, evolution, conservation biology, climate change, and other environmental issues, and has supervised 16 PhD students. He is a recipient of several awards, including George H. Lowery Award and the Swallow-tailed Kite Award.

Sherry is an Elected Fellow of the American Ornithological Society and he co-chaired the 3rd and 7th quadrennial North American Ornithological Conferences. Provided by Wikipedia