Ornithology : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 2732-4613pISSN: 0004-8038
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Aims and Scope of Ornithology
The Auk is a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal and the official publication of the American Ornithologists' Union. It was established in 1884. The journal contains articles relating scientific studies of the anatomy, behavior, and distribution of birds. The journal is named for the Great Auk, the symbol of the AOU. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 
5
H-Index
100
Impact Factor
< 5
SJR
Q1Animal Science and Zoology
SNIP
1.03
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1884 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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