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About the Birds format

Birds is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Avian ecology and behavior, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Animal Behavior and Reproduction. Over its lifetime it has published 285 papers, which have received 1,344 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Birds 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inAvian ecology and behavior Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Animal Behavior and Reproduction Species Distribution and Climate Change Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
ISSN2673-6004
Citation impact (2-yr)1.78
h-index17
i10-index42
Article processing charge$1,082
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Birds per year

19
1974
1
1980
6
2020
37
2021
27
2022
30
2023
54
2024
68
2025

Citation impact of Birds by publication year

173
1974
1
1980
58
2020
437
2021
193
2022
175
2023
172
2024
95
2025

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Most-cited papers in Birds

Data Types and the Phylogeny of Neoaves

Edward L. Braun, Rebecca T. Kimball · 5 Jan 2021

The phylogeny of Neoaves, the largest clade of extant birds, has remained unclear despite intense study. The difficulty associated with resolving the early branches in Neoaves is likely driven by the rapid radiation of this group. However, conflicts among studies may be exacerbated by the data type analyzed. For example, analyses of coding exons typically…

The Ecology of the Zebra Finch Makes It a Great Laboratory Model but an Outlier amongst Passerine Birds

Simon C. Griffith, Riccardo Ton, Laura L. Hurley et al. · 1 Feb 2021

Zebra Finches have become the most widely researched bird species outside of those used in agricultural production. Their adoption as the avian model of choice is largely down to a number of characteristics that make them easy to obtain and use in captivity. The main point of our paper is that the very characteristics that…

Will Brazilian City Dwellers Actively Engage in Urban Conservation? A Case Study with the Charismatic Neotropical Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna)

Fábio Angeoletto, Piotr Tryjanowski, Jeater Waldemar Maciel Corrêa Santos et al. · 1 Jun 2022

The Blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) is a charismatic and easily recognized species. While they are classified as being of “least concern” in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, their populations are declining. In Brazil, the accelerated destruction of one of its key habitats, the Cerrado biome, is a principal cause of…

Bird Displacement by Wind Turbines: Assessing Current Knowledge and Recommendations for Future Studies

Ana Teresa Marques, Helena R. Batalha, Joana Bernardino · 10 Dec 2021

Wind energy developments can be responsible for negative impacts on birds, including displacement. In this study we performed a systematic review of the literature available on bird displacement due to wind turbines, both onshore and offshore, to: (i) assess overall trends in scientific research; (ii) review the existing knowledge; and (iii) outline recommendations for future…

Birds as Bioindicators: Revealing the Widespread Impact of Microplastics

Lara Carrasco, Eva Jiménez-Mora, Maria Jose Utrilla et al. · 11 Feb 2025

The global crisis of plastic pollution, particularly involving microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs), has profound ecological implications. Birds, serving as bioindicators, are especially susceptible to these pollutants. This systematic review synthesizes the current research on the presence, distribution, and impact of MPs and NPs on avian species, alongside advancements in detection methodologies. MPs and NPs…

Birds template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Birds format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Birds template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Birds use?
Birds uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Birds 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Birds?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Birds document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Birds template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Birds format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Birds?
Birds - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Birds PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Birds template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Birds template cost?
You can start writing in the Birds template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Birds PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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