鳥類學出版評論、原始文章、簡短的交流和評論，涵蓋鳥類學的各個方面。手稿是根據其對原始數據、思想或解釋的貢獻來判斷的。所有文章都由提交論文領域的至少兩名研究人員專家進行同行評審。必要時編輯手稿，以便于澄清和節約。鳥類學的目標是盡快出版，以符合同行評審和正常出版限制的要求。

Ornithological Science publishes reviews, original articles, short communications and comments covering all aspects of ornithology. Manuscripts are judged on the basis of their contribution of original data and ideas or interpretation. All articles are peer-reviewed by at least two researchers expert in the field of the submitted paper. Manuscript are edited where necessary for clarify and economy.Ornithological Science aims to publish as rapidly as is consistent with the requirements of peer-review and normal publishing constraints.