''Ornithology'', formerly ''The Auk'' and ''The Auk: Ornithological Advances'', is a

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and the official publication of the American Ornithological Society (AOS). It was established in 1884 and is published quarterly. The journal covers the

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, behavior, and distribution of

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s. It was named for the

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, the symbol of the AOS. In 2018, the American Ornithology Society announced a partnership with

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to publish ''The Auk: Ornithological Advances'' and '' The Condor: Ornithological Applications''. In January 2021, the journal was renamed ''Ornithology'', with the stated goal of improving descriptiveness, thematic focus, and ease of citation of the journal title. The society's sister publication '' The Condor'' was renamed ''Ornithological Applications'' at the same time.

Editors

The following have been editors-in-chief of the journal:

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External links

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BioOne: ''Ornithology''
Vol. 117 (2000) onwards; free HTML abstracts, subscription required for PDF full text.
SORA: ''The Auk''
Vol. 1–118 (1884–2001) free PDF/DejaVu full text.
Vol. 1–37 (1884–1920)
in Biodiversity Heritage Library {{DEFAULTSORT:Ornithology Journals and magazines relating to birding and ornithology Academic journals published by learned and professional societies Quarterly journals Publications established in 1884 English-language journals

Editors

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