Ardea (journal)
Ardea is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on ornithology, the branch of zoology specifically concerned with the study of birds. It is published by the Netherlands Ornithological Union (Nederlandse Ornithologische Unie, or NOu), and is one of the organization's primary publications.
The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and short communications related to all aspects of bird biology, including but not limited to:
- Ecology
- Behaviour
- Physiology
- Genetics
- Conservation
- Evolution
- Distribution
- Migration
Ardea has a long history, having been established in 1912. It publishes articles primarily in English, and aims to provide a platform for ornithological research from around the world, with a particular, though not exclusive, emphasis on studies related to European and Palearctic bird populations.
The journal is typically published quarterly. Submission guidelines and information regarding open access options can be found on the publisher's website, or through relevant academic databases. Ardea is indexed in major databases such as Web of Science and Scopus, making its content widely accessible to researchers.