The ''Journal of Field Ornithology'', formerly ''Bulletin of the Northeastern Bird-Banding Association'' and ''Bird Banding'', is a
peer-reviewed
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scientific journal
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Content
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. Established in 1925 and published quarterly, it covers
ornithology
Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the "methodological study and consequent knowledge of birds with all that relates to them." Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and th ...
.
History
The journal was first published as the ''Bulletin of the Northeastern Bird-Banding Association'' (1925-1929; primarily regional) and ''Bird Banding'' (1930-1979; global scope). While many of the journal's early articles reported on advances in the practice of
bird banding
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, it has welcomed broader ornithological contributions since its first issue in 1925.
The journal, previously published by
Wiley
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Locations
* Wiley, Colorado, a U.S. town
*Wiley, Pleasants County, West Virginia, U.S.
* Wiley-Kaserne, a district of the city of Neu-Ulm, Germany
People
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* Wiley Mill ...
, became
open access
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in 2022 through a partnership with
Resilience Alliance
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. The journal accepts articles addressing the "descriptive or experimental study of birds in their natural habitats," including studies of field techniques, conservation, life history, and assessments of existing studies and ideas.
See also
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List of ornithology journals
The following is a list of journals and magazines relating to birding and ornithology. The continent and country columns give the location where the journal or magazine is published and may not correspond with its scope or content.
See also
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References
External links
''The Journal of Field Ornithology'' Vol. 93 (2022) to present; open access full text.
Wiley: ''The Journal of Field Ornithology' Vol. 77-92 (2006-2021); subscription required for full text.
BioOne: ''The Journal of Field Ornithology' Vol. 71-76 (2000-2005); subscription required for full text.
SORA: ''The Journal of Field Ornithology'' Vol. 1–70 (1925–1999); free PDF full text.
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Journals and magazines relating to birding and ornithology
Academic journals published by learned and professional societies
Quarterly journals
Academic journals established in 1925
English-language journals