《鳥類學進展》通過對鳥類種類的研究，經常采用創新的方法和分析方法，出版促進鳥類基本科學知識和廣泛生物學概念的研究。

The Auk: Ornithological Advances publishes research advancing the fundamental scientific knowledge of birds and of broad biological concepts through studies of bird species, often using innovative approaches and analyses.