Journal of Avian Biology Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd · United Kingdom
ISSN 0908-8857 eISSN 1600-048X
SJR Q1 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR ✓ DOAJ ✓ Open Access
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q1 +25
✓ DOAJ Verified +15
Total 65
✦ Inferred from recent articles The Journal of Avian Biology publishes research on the behavior, ecology, evolution, and physiology of birds. Recent articles focus on vocalizations, migration strategies, life-history events such as molting and breeding, and physiological adaptations. Studies also investigate avian communication, immune function, and the impact of environmental changes on bird populations.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
8
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Country / Region United Kingdom
Primary Language English
1st Year Published —
Frequency Quarterly
Status Active
Total Publications 2,823
Publisher Org Wiley
Publishing Model Gold Open Access
Peer Review Double-blind
Review Time ~8 weeks
Acceptance Rate —
OA License CC BY
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection ✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Portico CLOCKSS
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0908-8857 / 1600-048X
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
✅ Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅ Long-term digital preservation?
Portico, CLOCKSS
✅ Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Animal Science and Zoology Q1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics Q1
Web of Science Categories
Ornithology
Scopus Categories
Animal Science and Zoology Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Avian ecology and behavior Animal Behavior and Reproduction Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Plant and animal studies Bird parasitology and diseases
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref