Journal of Raptor Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Raptor Research (JRR) is an international scientific journal dedicated entirely to the dissemination of information about birds of prey.

Established in 1967, JRR has published peer-reviewed research on raptor ecology, behavior, life history, conservation, and techniques.

JRR is available quarterly to members in electronic and paper format.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.429

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	41

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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.

• Why are American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) Populations Declining in North America? Evidence from Nest-Box Programs

  Citation: 102

  Authors: John A., Mark F., David H., James R., Bob, Sue, Joey, Michael J., Richard J., Russell D., Gary R., John W., Timothy F., Kenneth

• Human-Related Threats to Urban Raptors

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Stephen B.

• Commentary: Defining Raptors and Birds of Prey

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Christopher J. W., Sarah E., David L., Bryce W., Elizabeth K., Jean-Francois, M. David, Jeff

• Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Mortalities at Wind Energy Facilities in the Contiguous United States

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Joel E., Kevin J., Brian A., Robert K., Eric L., Scott

• Causes of Raptor Admissions to a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Tenerife (Canary Islands)

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Beneharo, Airam, Felipe, Manuel

• Raptor Interactions With Wind Energy: Case Studies From Around the World

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Richard T., Patrick S., Miguel, Torgeir, Naira, W. Grainger, Hanneline A., Christopher J., Manuela, Todd E.

• Commentary: Research Recommendations for Understanding the Decline of American Kestrels (<i>Falco sparverius</i>) Across Much of North America

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Christopher J.W., Sarah E., Richard, Benjamin P., Julie A.

• Coming to Terms About Describing Golden Eagle Reproduction

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Karen, Michael N., Carol L., Jessi L.

• Food Habits of the Harpy Eagle, a Top Predator from the Amazonian Rainforest Canopy

  Citation: 49

  Authors: F. Helena, Tânia M., Benjamim B.

• BARRED OWL HABITAT AND PREY: A REVIEW AND SYNTHESIS OF THE LITERATURE

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Kent B.

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