This journal publishes research on the biology, ecology, and conservation of birds. Studies investigate avian traits such as flight, morphology, and behavior, including social interactions, communication, and parental care. Research also addresses the impacts of environmental factors, including climate change, habitat alteration, and anthropogenic threats like pollution and illegal trade, on bird populations. Genetic and evolutionary aspects of bird diversification are also explored.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2673-6004 / 2673-6004
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Animal Science and ZoologyQ2
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Ornithology
Scopus Categories
Animal Science and ZoologyEcology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Avian ecology and behaviorWildlife Ecology and ConservationAnimal Behavior and ReproductionSpecies Distribution and Climate ChangeAnimal Ecology and Behavior StudiesBird parasitology and diseasesAnimal Vocal Communication and BehaviorEcology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesWildlife-Road Interactions and ConservationAnimal and Plant Science Education