Journal Abbreviation
BO
ISSN
2219-0341
Focus & Scope

Biodiversity Observations is the continuation of Ornithological Observations (ISSN: 2219-0341), volumes 1 to 6. There is a report on the journal's achievements for the period 2010 to 2022 here.

Biodiversity Observations accepts papers containing information about biodiversity in general. This includes observations and descriptions of distribution, behaviour, breeding, foraging, food, movement, measurements, habitat and colouration/plumage, etc. It will also consider for publication a variety of other interesting or relevant biodiversity material: reports of projects and conferences, annotated checklists for a site or region, specialist bibliographies, book reviews, ... Further details and guidelines to authors are on this website.

Biodiversity Observations aims to create a platform for scientists and citizen scientists to publish a variety of biodiversity related contributions as quickly as possible. The papers are not formally peer-reviewed or refereed, but the Edtiorial Committee aims to ensure that a high standard is maintained. We encourage dialogue and discussion, so papers reflecting on topics already published will be considered. We invite interested parties from all walks of life to submit contributions to be considered for publication. Biodiversity Observations accepts submissions from anywhere in the world.

Journal Status
Active
Index/es (accredited by the DHET)
None (not DHET accredited)
Peer-review Group
Agricultural and Basic Life Sciences
Editor-in-Chief
Les Underhill
Title Owner
Biodiversity and Development Institute
Publisher
The University of Cape Town Libraries
Seat of Publication
South Africa
Number of Peer-reviewed Articles Per Year
10
Format
Digital
Publication Frequency
Annually
Access
Diamond Open Access
Submission Fees
0.00
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
0.00