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Ostrich Template

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About the Ostrich format

Ostrich is a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis, covering Avian ecology and behavior, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies.

PublisherTaylor & Francis
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago, T&F)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Ostrich 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inAvian ecology and behavior Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Animal Behavior and Reproduction Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies
ISSN0030-6525
Citation impact (2-yr)0.94
h-index48
i10-index770
Total citations25,100
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Cape Town
Journal websitewww.tandfonline.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Ostrich per year

46
2014
43
2015
49
2016
52
2017
43
2018
44
2019
54
2020
39
2021
32
2022
37
2023
34
2024
32
2025

Citation impact of Ostrich by publication year

514
2014
591
2015
259
2016
432
2017
559
2018
384
2019
300
2020
227
2021
193
2022
78
2023
64
2024
16
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Ostrich

Waterbird Population Estimates

Ashley J. Williams · 1 Oct 2007

Fourth edition, 2006, Wetlands International, Wageningen, The Netherlands 239 pages, species distribution maps, softcover ISBN 9058820319, price £25 Ostrich 2007, 78(3): 661–663

A comprehensive theory for the evolution, control and adaptability of avian migration

Peter Berthold · 1 Mar 1999

Berthold, P. 1999. Towards a comprehensive theory for the evolution, control and adaptability of avian migration. In: Adams, N.J. & Slotow, R.H. (eds) Roc. 22 Int. Ornithol. Congr., Durban. Ostrich 70 (1): 1–11. Theories about the evolution of migratory behaviour in birds have recently been grouped in eight categories (Rappole 1995). Common to all of…

Making the most of birds as environmental indicators

Colin J. Bibby · 1 Mar 1999

Bibby, C.J. 1999. Making the most of birds as environmental indicators. In: Adams, N.J. & Slotow, R.H. (eds) Proc. 22 Int. Ornithol. Congr., Durban. Ostrich 70 (1): 81–88. Never previously has there been such an opportunity for biologists to inform and advise environmental decision-makers. Ornithologists have a special contribution to make because of the extent…

Ostrich template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Ostrich format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Ostrich template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Taylor & Francis format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Ostrich use?
Ostrich uses Author–year (Chicago, T&F) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Ostrich 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Ostrich?
No. DocuGuru generates the interact LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Taylor & Francis-ready Ostrich 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 Ostrich template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Ostrich format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Ostrich?
Ostrich is a multidisciplinary journal published by Taylor & Francis. DocuGuru's Ostrich template matches Taylor & Francis's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Ostrich PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Ostrich template (the interact class) that is ready to submit to Taylor & Francis, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Ostrich template cost?
You can start writing in the Ostrich template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Ostrich PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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