Ardea is the scientific journal of the Netherlands Ornithologists' Union, and is published since 1912. The journal welcomes manuscripts reporting significant new findings in ornithology, in particular those covering the ecology, life history, and evolution of birds, and including sound descriptive work. Ardea publishes Original research papers, Short notes and Book reviews. In addition to the regular three issues per year, Ardea publishes specials that contain conference or workshop proceedings (produced on request).

《Ardea》是一本由NEDERLANDSE ORNITHOLOGISCHE UNIE出版商出版的专业生物期刊，该刊创刊于1912年，刊期Semiannual，该刊已被国际权威数据库SCI、SCIE收录。在中科院最新升级版分区表中，该刊分区信息为大类学科：生物 4区，小类学科：鸟类学 3区；在JCR（Journal Citation Reports）分区等级为Q2。该刊发文范围涵盖鸟类学等领域，旨在及时、准确、全面地报道国内外鸟类学工作者在该领域取得的最新研究成果、工作进展及学术动态、技术革新等，促进学术交流，鼓励学术创新。2021年影响因子为1.196，平均审稿速度>12周，或约稿。