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Instructions To Authors
The Sunbird

The Sunbird is published periodically by Birds Queensland (Queensland Ornithological Society Inc) to further the knowledge of birds in Queensland and adjacent northern regions of Queensland.

Papers are invited from non-members was well as members on all aspects of ornithology, e.g. life history, taxonomy, distribution, behaviour and ecology. Papers may take the form of major articles on specific birds, birds in specific areas or habitats, or short notes on wither birds themselves or the literature on birds, such as reviews of books or comments on published articles.

Submission of a paper implies that the results reported have not been published and are not being considered for publication elsewhere. The editor reserves the right to submit records of rare birds to the Records Appeals Committee as part of the refereeing process.

Manuscripts can be supplied on floppy disk, by e-mail, or in a typed form on paper. When typed, the manuscript should be double-spaced and sent in duplicate. Papers longer than four typed A4 pages should have a summary. If needed, help may be given to authors to find relevant literature. Common names, scientific names and order of names should follow Christidis, L & Boles, W.E. 1994. The taxonomy and species of birds in Australia and its territories. RAOU Monograph 2. Intending authors should consult recent issues of The Sunbird to see acceptable form of contributions. An appropriate referee assesses each submission prior to acceptance.

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.

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. Reprints may be obtained at cost price by special request.

Manuscripts should be sent to -

Mr David Rounsevell
17 Melinda Street
KENMORE QLD 4069
E-mail: drouns@optusnet.com.au