Ardea

Aims & Scope

Ardea is the scientific journal of the Netherlands Ornithologists' Union, and is published since 1912.

The journal welcomes manuscripts reporting significant new findings in ornithology, in particular those covering the ecology, life history, and evolution of birds, and including sound descriptive work.

Ardea publishes Original research papers, Short notes and Book reviews.

In addition to the regular three issues per year, Ardea publishes specials that contain conference or workshop proceedings (produced on request).

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.351

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Prudent Parent: Energetic Adjustments in Avian Breeding¹)

  Citation: 163

  Authors: R. H., S.

• Predicting Life-Cycle Adaptation of Migratory Birds to Global Climate Change Coppack T. & C. Both 2002. Predicting life-cycle adaption of migratory birds to global climate change. In: Both C. & T. Piersma (eds) The avian calendar: exploring biological hurdles in the annual cycle. Proc. 3rd Conf. European Ora. Union, Groningen, August 2001. Ardea 90(3) special issue: 369–378.

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Timothy, Christiaan

• Molecular Phylogeny of Owls (Strigiformes) Inferred from DNA Sequences of the Mitochondrial Cytochrome<i>b</i>and the Nuclear<i>RAG-1</i>gene

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Michael, Abdel-Aziz, Hedi, Javier

• Complex Timing of Marsh Harrier<i>Circus aeruginosus</i>Migration Due to Pre- and Post-Migratory Movements

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Roine, Raymond H.G., Mikael, Patrik, Kasper, Thomas

• Effect of PIT Tags on the Survival and Recruitment of Great Tits<i>Parus major</i>

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Marion, Karen M., Niels J.

• Seasonal Adjustments in Nest Cup Lining in Blue Tits<i>Cyanistes caeruleus</i>

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Mark C., Ian R.

• Abundance of Invertebrates and Foraging Success of Black-Tailed Godwit<i>Limosa limosa</i>Chicks in Relation to Agricultural Grassland Management

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Hans, Albert J.

• Smelling Out Predators is Innate in Birds

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Luisa, Marcel E., Kees van

• Nest-Box use by the Barn Owl<i>Tyto alba</i>in a Biological Pest Control Program in the Beit She'an Valley, Israel

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Kobi, Yoav, Yossi, Shaul, Ido, Francis, Motti

• Repeatability in Spring Arrival Dates in Pied Flycatchers Varies Among Years and Sexes

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Christiaan, Rob G., Janne

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