This journal focuses on avian research, with a strong emphasis on New Zealand bird species. Recent articles investigate bird populations, breeding success, and conservation efforts, particularly for endangered species like the New Zealand fairy tern (tara iti). Studies also examine bird ecology, including moult timing, foraging behaviour, and the impact of introduced predators and habitat changes on native avifauna.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Animal Science and ZoologyQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Ornithology
Scopus Categories
Animal Science and Zoology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Avian ecology and behaviorWildlife Ecology and ConservationDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesFish Ecology and Management StudiesAnimal Ecology and Behavior StudiesPacific and Southeast Asian StudiesMarine animal studies overviewLegal case studies and regulationsMarine and fisheries researchSpecies Distribution and Climate Change