World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Ornithological Science
H-index 4

Ornithological Science

1347-0558

Published by: Ornithological Society of Japan

https://bioone.org/journals/ornithological-science/scope-and-details

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Ecology and Evolution 724 9 14 3

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 14
Documents by Best Scientists*: 20
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 24
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.163
Impact Factor: 0.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Ornithological Science?

Ornithological Science explores disciplines such as Ecology, Zoology, Habitat, Nest and Predation. Foraging, Abundance (ecology), Range (biology), Seasonal breeder and Species richness are some of the study areas of Ecology discussed. The in-depth study on Foraging also explores topics in the intersecting field of Fishery.

The work on Species richness tackled in it brings together disciplines like Biodiversity and Species diversity. While work presented in Ornithological Science provided substantial information on Zoology, it also covered topics in Cuculus, Brood parasite and Warbler. The work on Brood parasite addressed in the journal expands to the thematically related Cuckoo.

The journal explores issues in Habitat which can be linked to other research areas like Vegetation and Wetland.

  • Ecology (58.69%)
  • Zoology (26.76%)
  • Habitat (15.96%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Wild Bird Indicators: Using Composite Population Trends of Birds as Measures of Environmental Health (190 citations)
  • Heterospecific attraction among forest birds: a review (96 citations)
  • Selection for and against vocal learning in birds and mammals (73 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Ornithological Science:

The most cited papers mainly tackle studies in Ecology, Zoology, Habitat, Nest and Barn. The most cited articles dive deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Ecology and Evolutionary biology. While Zoology is the key highlight in the published articles, thet also covered some subjects on Brood parasite and Obligate and Coevolution.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Ecology
  • IUCN Red List
  • Genus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of Ornithological Science is to expand the discussion of research in Ecology, Zoology, Habitat, Nest and Seasonal breeder. It connects the study in Ecology with the closely related area of Genetic diversity. The concepts on Zoology presented in Ornithological Science can also apply to other research fields, including Lineage (evolution), Mitochondrial DNA and Body size.

While the journal focused on Habitat, it was also able to explore topics like Foraging, Recreation, Wetland and Sand mining. The Nest works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Archipelago, Spoonbill, Endangered species, Platalea minor and Threatened species. The journal explores topics in Seasonal breeder which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Nest box, Copsychus saularis, Cuckoo and Food resources.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The breeding ecology of the Crested Myna Acridotheres cristatellus on tropical Hainan Island (1 citations)
  • Non-Kin Infanticide by Male Oriental Magpie Robins in Nest Boxes (0 citations)
  • Reducing Bird Collision Risk Per Megawatt by Introducing Longer Wind Turbine Blades (0 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Ornithological Science (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hiroyoshi Higuchi (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Yasuaki Niizuma (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Yutaka Watanuki (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Masaoki Takagi (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Kazuto Kawakami (13 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Ornithological Science (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hokkaido University (42 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Tokyo (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Yamashina Institute for Ornithology (25 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Meijo University (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Kyoto University (18 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 18.52% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.18% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.55% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 36.36% of all publications and 40.91% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Top Publications

  • The breeding ecology of the Crested Myna Acridotheres cristatellus on tropical Hainan Island

    Jinmei Liu;Wei Liang

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • Can Forest-Associated Nocturnal Birds Persist in Oil Palm Agroecosystem?

    Sharifah Nur Atikah;Muhammad Syafiq Yahya;Chong Leong Puan;Mohamed Zakaria

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Bird communities of two forest types in Chitwan Valley, Nepal

    R. Todd Engstrom;Lars Edenius;Tej B. Thapa;Basu Bidari

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • Evidence of Brent Geese Branta bernicla Moving between an Autumn Staging Area in East Hokkaido and Wintering Sites in West Hokkaido and Northern Honshu

    Yusuke Sawa;Chieko Tamura;Toshio Ikeuchi;Tetsuo Shimada

    (2020)
    2 Citations
  • First Report of Home Range Size of Hainan Partridge Arborophila ardens, a Vulnerable Species Endemic to Hainan Island

    (2023)
    2 Citations
  • Nesting Preferences of Two Cavity-Nesting Passerines in Human Houses

    (2023)
    1 Citations
  • Landscape Genetics of Hume's Pheasant Syrmaticus humiae: Rivers Act as Potential Genetic Barriers

    Yongjian Bei;Jieling Lai;Kathy Martin;Weicai Chen

    (2021)
    1 Citations
  • Investigating Avian Behaviour Using Opportunistic Camera-Trap Imagery Reveals an Untapped Data Source

    (2022)
    1 Citations
  • Sleeping in a Noisy World: Roosting Sites of Large Aggregations of White Wagtails Motacilla alba in a Tropical City, China

    Xingyi Jiang;Changjie Zhang;Bo Zhou;Wei Liang

    (2021)
    0 Citations
  • Non-Kin Infanticide by Male Oriental Magpie Robins in Nest Boxes

    Yameng Jin;Changzhang Feng;Wei Liang

    (2021)
    0 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Ecology and Evolution opens doors to diverse career options in environmental science, research, and conservation. Many students complement their scientific knowledge by pursuing advanced degrees or certifications online, which offer flexibility and accessibility.

For those interested in healthcare-related environmental impacts, exploring the cheapest dnp programs can provide an affordable route to doctorate-level nursing practice. Additionally, if nursing is part of your career goals, finding easy to get into nursing schools can help you start quickly without excessive barriers.

Alternatively, environmental professionals may benefit from online administrative roles by earning an online health administration degree, which blends healthcare knowledge with business skills for managing green healthcare initiatives.

Moreover, for prospective students concerned about entrance hurdles, exploring nursing school without entrance exam options can reduce upfront challenges and enable a smoother educational journey.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal

Recently Published Articles