Queried articles are accepted on speculation only. Payment is made upon publication. We adhere to The Chicago Manual of Style for most style decisions, and follow The A.O.U. Checklist of North American Birds for the spelling and capitalization of bird names. Each issue contains five to six features in the front of the book, and several departmental articles in the back. All articles should be limited to 2,000 to 2,400 words.
Species can range from common backyard birds to less common, unusual species.
We prefer articles on species found in North America. Appropriate conservation measures and public involvement can be suggested if carefully researched. Other articles in this category might be featured in the front of the book. An article on a special birding trip could focus on the variety of birds seen, or it might highlight the search for a particular species. Please limit articles to areas in North America.