Why Publish with the AOS Journals?
The American Ornithological Society of America (AOS) is a diverse global network of empowered professionals, working together to advance the scientific study and conservation of birds. As the world's largest international ornithological society, AOS is dedicated to supporting the scientists doing this critical work.
AOS publishes two, peer-reviewed journals, Ornithology and Ornithological Applications, in partnership with Oxford University Press. Read on to learn more about the scopes of each of these journals and why the AOS journals are the perfect home for your ornithological research.
| Journal | Publishing Model | Scope | Why publish with us? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ornithology | Hybrid journal w/ open access option | Ornithology publishes high-quality, basic science about living and extinct bird species. Its Editorial Board particularly seeks papers that test broadly applicable, biological hypotheses through ornithological research; innovative phylogenetic and taxonomic studies; and integrative reviews of existing data, quantitative methods, and theory. | Discover the benefits of publishing with Ornithology. |
| Ornithological Applications | Hybrid journal w/ open access option | Ornithological Applications publishes original research and reviews; from all parts of the globe, focusing on the application of scientific theory and ornithological knowledge to the conservation and management of birds. Its Editorial Board also seeks papers that evaluate policy and investigate social science issues related to bird conservation and management. Interdisciplinary papers that integrate biological, social, and/or economic data are welcome and encouraged. | Explore Ornithological Applications' author benefits. |
Highly Ranked in the Field
Ornithological Applications is ranked #1 in Clarivate's Ornithology category with Ornithology ranked 3rd, and have consistently been in the top quartile of the field.
Notable Journals in Ornithology
Ornithology, formerly The Auk, continues a record of peer-reviewed research that extends from The Auk's first volume in 1884 and, ultimately, from the eight volumes of The Bulletin of the Nuttall Ornithological Club, started in 1876. Ornithological Applications was formerly published as The Condor, having first begun in 1899 as The Bulletin of the Cooper Ornithological Society.
Open Science Initiatives
AOS journals support key Open Science standards: Primary data for all papers must be archived in a permanent, public repository such as Dryad. The journals accept manuscripts directly from the bioRxiv preprint server. The journals also offer you the choice to publish your paper with an Open Access license. Learn more here.
Discounted Fees for AOS Members
AOS members publishing in the journals are exempt from author page charges and receive a 25% discount on Open Access publication fees.
Distinguished Editorial Boards
The editorial boards for the AOS journals are recruited and appointed based on their expertise in their respective fields. They ensure the journals publish high-quality content, operate ethically, and are a welcoming publishing outlet for authors.
