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Instructions To Authors - Sunbird

Birds Queensland (Queensland Ornithological Society Inc) publishes the Sunbird bi-annually to further knowledge of birds in Queensland and adjacent tropics. Articles by members or non-members are invited on any aspects of ornithology (e.g. life history, taxonomy, distribution, behaviour and ecology). They may address specific birds, birds in specific areas or habitats, or the bird literature. Short notes, book reviews and comments on published articles may be accepted. Manuscripts should be submitted in digital form as double-spaced text, and in duplicate, if as typed hard copy. Manuscripts longer than four typed A4 pages should have a summary. An appropriate Referee assesses each submission prior to acceptance by the Editor. Authors should consult recent issues of Sunbird for accepted forms of contributions.

Submission of articles implies that the results reported have not been published and are not being considered for publication elsewhere and that Authors consent to the publication of their articles in printed and electronic forms. The Editor reserves the right to submit records of rare birds to the Records Appeals Committee as part of the refereeing process. If needed, help may be given to Authors to find relevant literature.

Common names, scientific names and the order of listing should follow Christidis, L & Boles, W. E. 2008. Systematics and Taxonomy of Australian Birds. CSIRO Publishing. Tables and Figures should be numbered with Arabic numerals. Drawings and diagrams should be in electronic form, preferably as an .eps, or .jpg file. If Authors cannot arrange suitable drawings, the editor may assist in their preparation. Authors may submit photographs (preferably black and white) with their manuscripts. References should be listed in alphabetical order at the end of papers in the following styles; titles of journals will be abbreviated as in the World List of Scientific Periodicals .

FLEAY, D.H. 1973. Nesting habits of the brush turkey. Emu 36: 153-163
FRITH, H.J. (Ed.) 1976. Mallee fowl . In: Complete Book of Australian Birds, pp. 136-137. Sydney: Reader's Digest.
SERVENTY, D., SERVENTY, V.N., & WARHAM, J. 1971. The Handbook of Australian Sea-birds . Sydney: Reed.

Reprints of articles may be requested on submission and are available at cost price. Manuscripts should be sent to -

Mr David Rounsevell
17 Melinda Street
KENMORE QLD 4069
E-mail: dr2468@bigpond.com