Behavioral Ecology

Established Impact

About Behavioral Ecology

Behavioral Ecology is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Oxford University Press.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Behavioral Ecology maintains a competitive position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 2.11, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

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ISSN (Print) 1045-2249
ISSN (Online) 1465-7279
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3612 USD
About Behavioral Ecology

Behavioral Ecology is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Oxford University Press.

Behavioral Ecology is published by Oxford University Press from GB as a journal. It has published 5,115 works to date, attracting 244,687 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 175, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Plant and animal studies, Avian ecology and behavior.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Behavioral Ecology

The current impact factor of Behavioral Ecology is 2.111.

No, Behavioral Ecology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Behavioral Ecology is $3612 USD.

Behavioral Ecology is published by Oxford University Press.
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Updated April 2026

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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
Clean
Impact Factor
2.111
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.111 CiteScore (Scopus)

Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
5,115
Total Works
244,687
Total Citations
175
h-index
2.12
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where Behavioral Ecology most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Animal Behavior and Reproduction
    Agricultural and Biological Sciences
    3,473 works
  2. Plant and animal studies
    Agricultural and Biological Sciences
    2,301 works
  3. Avian ecology and behavior
    Environmental Science
    965 works
  4. Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    904 works
  5. Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
    Environmental Science
    743 works
  6. Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    672 works
  7. Amphibian and Reptile Biology
    Environmental Science
    524 works
  8. Primate Behavior and Ecology
    Psychology
    349 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S121360315

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