Journal of Ornithology

Aims & Scope

The journal publishes original papers, reviews, short notes, technical notes, and commentaries dealing with all aspects of ornithology.

Submissions focused solely on faunistic reports of local significance are not considered.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.595

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	72

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9755

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	446

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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.

• Integrated population models: a novel analysis framework for deeper insights into population dynamics

  Citation: 423

  Authors: Michael, Fitsum

• Stress, corticosterone responses and avian personalities

  Citation: 383

  Authors: John F.

• Can conditions experienced during migration limit the population levels of birds?

  Citation: 362

  Authors: Ian

• Morphometric indices of body condition in birds: a review

  Citation: 355

  Authors: Marta K., Jack P.

• Birds: blowin’ by the wind?

  Citation: 352

  Authors: Felix

• Optimal bird migration revisited

  Citation: 342

  Authors: Thomas

• Comparison of model building and selection strategies

  Citation: 306

  Authors: Paul F., Gary C., Kenneth P.

• Predation in bird populations

  Citation: 285

  Authors: Will

• Bird functional diversity and ecosystem services in tropical forests, agroforests and agricultural areas

  Citation: 259

  Authors: Cagan H.

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

  Citation: 246

  Authors: Willem, Edwin W., Judy, Kees C. J.

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