Membership Program

Journal of International Ornithology

Join a distinguished global community of ornithologists, ecologists, and bird researchers advancing our understanding of avian biology, conservation, and ecology. Explore groundbreaking research on bird behavior, migration patterns, species diversity, and conservation strategies worldwide.

45% APC Savings

100+ Global Index

24/7 Open Access

Member Benefits

Why Join Our Ornithology Research Community?

The Journal of International Ornithology provides exclusive membership advantages to ornithologists, ecologists, conservationists, and researchers dedicated to understanding avian species and advancing bird conservation worldwide.

Reduced Publication Costs

Members receive up to 45% discount on Article Processing Charges, making ornithology and avian research publication financially accessible to researchers worldwide regardless of institutional funding.

Unlimited Submissions

Submit unlimited manuscripts annually with rigorous peer review from leading ornithologists and ecologists ensuring the highest scientific standards for every published article.

Global Visibility

Your bird research reaches wildlife biologists, conservationists, and researchers worldwide through our comprehensive global indexing network, ensuring maximum visibility and citation potential.

Professional Recognition

Receive an official membership certificate recognizing your commitment to advancing ornithological science, suitable for professional portfolios, grant applications, and academic credentials.

Membership Options

Choose Your Membership

Flexible membership options carefully designed for ornithologists, ecologists, institutions, and conservation organizations researching avian species at every career stage.

Individual Researcher

Student Membership

Early Career

Perfect for graduate students and trainees in ornithology, ecology, wildlife biology, or related fields. Submit a recommendation letter from your supervisor to unlock publishing privileges and establish your academic portfolio in avian research.

Unlimited publications Student certificate Career foundation

1 Year

$3,200 $2,080 Save 35%

2 Years

$3,700 $2,405 Save 35%

Institutional

Research Centers

Empower your university, natural history museum, bird observatory, or research institute to support ornithology research. Enable multiple affiliated researchers to publish under a single institutional agreement.

Duration	Investment	Benefit
1 Year	$9,500	20 manuscripts APC waiver
2 Years	$11,500	30 manuscripts APC waiver

Corporate/Industry

Private Sector

Strategically designed for environmental consulting firms, wildlife management organizations, conservation NGOs, and companies involved in bird conservation, habitat restoration, and ecological impact assessment.

10-15 articles/year Corporate recognition Special issue invitations

1 Year

$5,600 $3,640 Save 35%

2 Years

$6,500 $4,225 Save 35%

Getting Started

How to Apply

Begin your membership journey with these simple steps and start publishing your groundbreaking ornithology research to our global scientific audience.

Select Your Plan

Choose the membership tier that best aligns with your ornithology research needs and career stage in avian science.

Submit Application

Email [email protected] with your name, institutional affiliation, mailing address, and preferred journal.

Start Publishing

Receive your membership certificate and credentials, then begin submitting your bird research to our global audience.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What research areas does the Journal cover?

The Journal welcomes original research, reviews, and case studies covering avian biology and physiology, bird behavior and ecology, migration patterns and tracking technology, species taxonomy and systematics, conservation biology and wildlife management, population dynamics, breeding ecology and reproductive strategies, habitat management and restoration, ornithological field methods, and avian diseases and health research.

Can I upgrade my membership tier during the subscription?

Yes, members can upgrade their tier at any time during their active subscription period. Contact our dedicated membership services team to discuss transitioning between individual, student, institutional, or corporate memberships based on your evolving research needs and funding availability. Upgrade fees are prorated based on remaining subscription time to ensure fair and equitable value.

What is the average peer review timeline?

Our rigorous peer review process typically completes within 4-6 weeks, with members receiving priority processing for expedited publication. Our distinguished editorial board of ornithologists, ecologists, and conservation biologists ensures thorough scientific evaluation while maintaining efficient turnaround times for publication decisions and providing constructive feedback to authors.

Does the Journal accept field observation studies?

Absolutely. We particularly encourage well-documented field observation studies, behavioral research, and long-term monitoring data from all geographic regions. This includes studies on nesting behavior, foraging ecology, courtship displays, migration timing and routes, population counts, species distribution surveys, habitat utilization patterns, and interspecific interactions from diverse ecosystems worldwide.

How does open access benefit ornithology research?

Open access ensures your bird research is freely available to wildlife managers, conservationists, policymakers, birdwatchers, park rangers, and researchers worldwide without subscription barriers. This significantly increases citation potential, facilitates rapid conservation action, promotes global scientific collaboration, informs environmental policy decisions, and accelerates important advances in avian science and species protection.

What manuscript types are accepted?

We accept original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, species accounts, conservation priority notes, short communications, letters to the editor, and expert commentaries. Special thematic issues may focus on specific topics such as migratory bird conservation, raptor ecology, waterbird populations, seabird research, or emerging threats to avian biodiversity and global populations.

What support services are available to members?

Members receive access to premium language editing and manuscript formatting services to ensure publication-ready submissions meeting international standards. Our editorial team provides comprehensive guidance on manuscript structure, data presentation, statistical analysis, and figure preparation. Members also benefit from expedited customer service response times for technical and submission inquiries.

Are citizen science data accepted in submissions?

Yes, we welcome studies incorporating well-validated citizen science data from established platforms such as eBird, breeding bird surveys, Christmas bird counts, and Project FeederWatch. These valuable community-contributed datasets contribute significantly to understanding bird distribution patterns, population trends, migration routes, and conservation priorities across broad geographic scales and temporal periods.

Membership Renewal Guidelines

Timely Renewal: Renew before expiration to ensure uninterrupted access to all membership benefits and publishing privileges.

Renewal Discount: Existing members receive a 10% discount on renewal fees when renewing before the current agreement expires.

Continuous Access: Early renewal ensures uninterrupted access to expedited review, APC discounts, and all premium services.

Deadline Notice: Unused benefits do not carry over for expired memberships. Plan renewal in advance for continued access.

Ready to Advance Avian Science Research?

Join the global community of ornithologists and bird conservationists. Choose your preferred submission method and start publishing your avian research today.

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For membership inquiries: [email protected]

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