Ornithological Science

Aims & Scope

Ornithological Science publishes reviews, original articles, short communications and comments covering all aspects of ornithology.

Manuscripts are judged on the basis of their contribution of original data and ideas or interpretation.

All articles are peer-reviewed by at least two researchers expert in the field of the submitted paper.

Manuscript are edited where necessary for clarify and economy.

Ornithological Science aims to publish as rapidly as is consistent with the requirements of peer-review and normal publishing constraints.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.163

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23578

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	30

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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.

• Wild Bird Indicators: Using Composite Population Trends of Birds as Measures of Environmental Health

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Richard D., Arco van

• Heterospecific attraction among forest birds: a review

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Mikko, Jukka T.

• The evolution of virulence in brood parasites

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Rebecca M.

• The enigma of imperfect adaptations in hosts of avian brood parasites

  Citation: 66

  Authors: BÃ¥rd G., Arne, Eivin

• Selection for and against vocal learning in birds and mammals

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Erich D.

• Mating Advantage of Multiple Male Ornaments in the Barn Swallow<i>Hirundo Rustica Gutturalis</i>

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Masaru, Emi, Mamoru, Masahiko

• Southeast Asian invasive birds: ecology, impact and management

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Charlotte A. M., Navjot S.

• Relationship between seed retention time in bird's gut and fruit characteristics

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Akiko

• Migration of Honey-buzzards Pernis apivorus based on satellite tracking

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Hiroyoshi, Hau-Jie, Hiroshi, Akitake, Kimihiro, Motoko, Masanobu, Ken-Ichi, Emiko, Emiko, Masayuki

• Foraging behavior and Diet of Streaked Shearwaters<i>Calonectris leucomelas</i>Rearing Chicks on Mikura Island

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Kei, Nariko, Daisuke, Fumihito, Takashi P., Yutaka

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