Submissions

Submissions

On this page, you will find the current author instructions for submitting a manuscript to Nuestras Aves.

About Nuestras Aves

Nuestras Aves is a journal dedicated to ornithological topics and primarily aimed at the scientific, birdwatching, and naturalist community based on the Neotropics. It is published once a year, in December, by the Scientific Department of Aves Argentinas. From 1962 to date, it has published content on the natural history of wild birds, description of behaviors, "novel" records of reproduction and feeding, and new or little-known geographical distributions.

Goals and scope of Nuestras Aves

Nuestras Aves is a journal dedicated to deepening knowledge about birds, with a special focus on the natural history of species inhabiting Argentina and the Neotropics. It welcomes contributions from ornithology specialists, as well as individuals dedicated to field observation and study, who document, analyze, or interpret novel aspects of behavior, ecology, distribution, vocalizations, reproduction, interspecific interactions, and bird conservation.

  • Types of manuscripts: We publish two types of manuscripts: Original Articles and Novel Records.
  • Language: Nuestras Aves supports the development of regional ornithology and accepts manuscripts in Spanish, Portuguese, or English.
  • Editorial Support: The editorial team is available to support authors, particularly young researchers and field observers, throughout the manuscript preparation and improvement process.

Guide for authors' content:

  1. Types of Manuscripts
  2. Preparing Your Manuscript for Initial Submission
  3. Novel Records
  4. Articles
  5. References and Formatting Generalities
  6. Ethical Considerations
  7. Review Process

1. Types of Manuscripts

Novel Records: Concise reports of novel observations of rare species, species outside their usual distribution range, or unusual behaviors.

Articles: These are notes that are more elaborated from a conceptual, methodological, and bibliographic standpoint, which have a specific research objective or aim at answering a concrete question. They are structured into clearly differentiated sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion.

2. Preparing Your Manuscript for Initial Submission

  1. Thoroughly review available prior information on the topic of your work using specialized search engines (like SORA and Google Scholar), with searches in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and previous taxonomic names). This step is fundamental for understanding and recognizing if your contribution and work represent something novel.
  2. Read this author guide in detail including all its sections.
  3. Organize your manuscript as follows (following the details requested for each type of note in sections 3, 4, and 5):
    • Title
    • Author information
    • Abstract
    • Keywords
    • Text (*Novel Records up to 2,000 characters without spaces)
    • Acknowledgments
    • References
    • Tables and Figures (Photographs and/or sonograms consistent with the presented information)
  4. Prepare your manuscript in a text file with the following characteristics:
    • Double-spaced text
    • Font Times New Roman, 12-point size
    • Left-aligned
    • Section headings and length according to the type of manuscript.
    • Remember to respect the order of appearance and reference to Tables and Figures. The first time a table is cited, it must be Table 1, and so on.
    • If any of the tables presented occupy more than two pages or contain more than 10 columns, please submit them as a separate Excel or Sheet file.
    • The Abstract of an Article must include a brief introduction, objectives, methods, sample size, country of study (or region if covering more than one country), results, and implications. Indicate the coordinates of the study area(s) (latitude and longitude, using the following format 34°03’S, 67°54’W).
    • All measurements must be in the International System of Units (kg, m, l).
    • Write in the active voice whenever possible (“We recorded the species…” instead of “The records were made…”).
    • Use the date format DD/MM/YEAR.
    • Use the 24-hour clock with a colon (for example, 08:00, 16:20).
  5. Standardize the format of bibliographic citations in the References section as follows (mandatory for submission for review):
    • In the manuscript body: (Lastname 1 & Lastname 2 Year or Lastname et al. Year), separating citations with a semicolon “;” and ordering them chronologically, not alphabetically | (Lau 2020; Lau & Lau 2020; Lau et al. 2020)
    • In the References section: Lastname Initial (Year) Title of the article. Journal, Vol. No (Issue No): XX-XX. DOI | Lau I, Leu RM, Leo MJ (2025) Nuevo registro de Setophaga pitiayumi en Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. El Hornero, 21(2): 55-57. https://doi.org/1.23XX/XXXX | See more examples and details in section 5 References and Formatting Generalities.
    • Remember that you must have read everything you cite; do not cite a work just because another work mentions it.
    • Do not use artificial intelligence to search citations (they invent papers that do not exist).

3. Novel Records

Prepare the manuscript for your Novel Record as follows:

3.1 Title
  • The record's title must be concise and limited to the species name, locality, and province. If the record is not from Argentina, include the country in the title.
  • Use capital letters only at the beginning of the title.
  • Below the title in Spanish or Portuguese, add the title in English.
  • If your note is written in English, you must add the title in Spanish.
3.2 Author Information
  • Author names and Lastnames. When there is more than one given name (e.g., Cecilia María López), write only the initial of the middle name | Cecilia M. López.
  • Below the author names, write the respective affiliations and, if applicable, the Bird Watching Club for each of them using a superscript number. Indicate no more than two affiliations per author. If the authors do not have an institutional affiliation, write their personal address including street, number, city, postal code (in parentheses), province, and country.
  • Indicate with an "*" (asterisk) who will be the corresponding author and add their email address below the affiliations.
3.3 Abstract
  • The abstract must be written in two languages: The authors' native language. English (if you require assistance with translation, please contact the journal Editors). If the note is written in English, you must include the abstract in Spanish.
  • The Novel Record abstract must be concise and must condense the main message of the work. It should be no more than 50 words.
3.4 Keywords
  • Include 3 to 6 words in alphabetical order that represent the main ideas of the Novel Record.
  • Keywords must be written in two languages: The authors' native language. English (if you require assistance with translation, please contact the journal Editors).
  • It is recommended that keywords do not appear in the title or the abstract to increase the discoverability of the work in search filters such as Scopus or Google Scholar.
3.5 Text
  • Write a brief introduction about the general distribution of the species, and specifically within Argentina or the country where the observation was made.
  • Write a brief description of the species being reported. Indicate the common name of the species in capital letters. If there are differences between the sex and age of the individuals, please include them in the description.
  • Provide specific information about the time and place where you made the record: date, time, location, geographical coordinates, and a brief description of the surroundings and habitat.
  • Provide information on the type of record being reported (visual and/or auditory), and what type of supporting documentation the authors present along with the text (audio and/or photo).
  • Mention the relevance of the observation.
  • Novel Records are concise reports. We suggest a maximum length of 2,000 characters (excluding spaces), and a maximum of 2 figures (except in specific cases where the identification of the individual(s) requires more visual material).
  • References to subspecies: When working with subspecies, remember to specify field marks in the text. We will not accept assuming the presence of a subspecies based on distribution alone, as this can lead to many subsequent errors.
3.6 Acknowledgments (optional)

Here you can optionally thank individuals and organizations that provided support, guidance, or assistance.

3.7 References

See the Reference section for Article submissions.

3.8 Figures and Tables
  • If possible, the record should be accompanied by a maximum of two photographs.
  • Every table and figure must be cited at least once in the text and must be numbered according to its order of appearance.
    • Use "Fig.," "Figs.," "Table" or "Tables" when referencing them in parentheses | Fig. 2, Tables 1 y 2.
    • use the full forms "Figure", "Figures", "Table" or "Tables" in the main text | “in Figure 2”, "like Tables 1 and 2"
  • Include the figures at the end of the submitted document and also send them as separate files in PNG, JPG, JPEG, or TIFF format, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
  • Always include the date, the location where the photograph was taken, and the authorship at the end of the caption | Vireo chivi 5/02/2024, Necochea, Buenos Aires. Photograph: Cabeza JM.
  • Tables and figures must be understandable from their heading and caption, respectively, without needing to read the main text.
  • The heading and caption of both tables and figures must be provided in two languages: the main language and English.
  • For multiple figures composed of multiple panels or photographs, make sure to label each one as "a, b, c" both on the image and in the descriptive caption below the figure.
  • In maps, include North and/or South orientation, the graphic scale, and the geographic coordinates.

4. Articles

4.1 Title
  • The article title must be concise.
  • Use capital letters only at the beginning of the title.
  • Below the title in Spanish or Portuguese, add the title in English.
  • If your note is written in English, include the title in Spanish.
4.2 Author Information
  • Author names and Lastnames. When there is more than one given name (e.g., Cecilia María López), write only the initial of the middle name | Cecilia M. López.
  • Below the author names, write the respective affiliations and, if applicable, the Bird Watching Club for each of them using a superscript number. Indicate no more than two affiliations per author. If the authors do not have an institutional affiliation, write their personal address including street, number, city, postal code (in parentheses), province, and country.
  • Indicate with an "*" (asterisk) who will be the corresponding author and add their email address below the affiliations. If there is no affiliation, add the email address below the list of authors.
4.3 Abstract
  • The abstract must be written in two languages: The authors' native language. English (if you require assistance with translation, please contact the journal Editors). If the note is written in English, you must include the abstract in Spanish.
  • The abstract must have a maximum of 150 words. It must be concise and condense the main message of the work.
4.4 Keywords
  • Include 3 to 6 words in alphabetical order that represent the main ideas of the work.
  • Keywords must be written in two languages: The authors' native language. English (if you require assistance with translation, please contact the journal Editors).
  • It is recommended that keywords do not appear in the title or the abstract to increase the discoverability of the work in search filters such as Scopus or Google Scholar.
4.5 Text (Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion)
  • Divide the text into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion.
  • Write accurately, clearly, and with the minimum number of words necessary to express the ideas.
  • Define all symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms (except for the authors' initials) the first time you use them, but minimize their use to avoid requiring the reader to memorize them and make the article easier to read.
  • The text must follow the following line of reasoning:
    • Introduction: describing the current state of knowledge on the topic, stating the relevance of the topic and the objectives of the article.
    • Methods: description that includes the study area, a map (if applicable), and the data collection procedures where appropriate. Include date, time, location, and geographical coordinates. If using specific equipment (e.g., recorders or mist nets), include brand and model in the text.
    • Results: report the results communicating the observations, findings, records, and/or descriptions that apply. We recommend using tables when the article includes, for example, several records of the same species or species observed in different localities.
    • Discussion: A Discussion developing the meaning and importance of the results in relation to the prior knowledge defined in the introduction.
    • If the work involves the capture or manipulation of animals or eggs, it is necessary to indicate whether permits were obtained and which authorities issued them.
    • Subspecies References: When dealing with subspecies, be sure to specify field marks in the text that allow them to be distinguished. We will not accept assuming the presence of a subspecies based solely on distribution, as this can lead to many subsequent errors.
  • Add line numbers.
  • Submit 2 versions of the article: one including author information (see section 2), and the other without this information (anonymized version).
4.6 Acknowledgments

Here you can express gratitude to the people and organizations that provided support, guidance, or assistance.

4.7 Referencias

Before submitting the manuscript, review every citation in the text and in your references list. Ensure they match exactly (authors and date) and comply with the required format (see reference style in Section 5 References). Every article cited in the text must be included in the Cited Bibliography section and vice-versa. Verify all your citations against the original sources, especially the publication titles, volume numbers, pages, and year of publication. In the bibliography list, write the full lastnames of all authors.

4.8 Figures and Tables
  • Cada tabla y figura debe estar citada al menos una vez en el texto, y debe estar numerada en función de su orden de aparición.
    • Every table and figure must be cited at least once in the text and must be numbered according to its order of appearance.
      • Use "Fig.," "Figs.," "Table" or "Tables" when referencing them in parentheses | Fig. 2, Tables 1 y 2.
      • use the full forms "Figure", "Figures", "Table" or "Tables" in the main text | “in Figure 2”, "like Tables 1 and 2"
    • Include the figures in the submitted word-processor file, and also send a separate version of the images (in TIFF, JPG, BMP, GIF, or PNG formats) ideally with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. We prefer uncompressed TIFF files, but if the file is large, you may send compressed versions (LZW, ZIP, RAR, ARJ),
    • Always include the date, the location where the photograph was taken, and the authorship at the end of the caption | Vireo chivi 5/02/2024, Necochea, Buenos Aires. Photograph: Cabeza JM.
    • Tables and figures must be understandable from their heading and caption, respectively, without needing to read the main text.
    • The heading and caption of both tables and figures must be provided in two languages: the main language and English.
    • For multiple figures composed of multiple panels or photographs, make sure to label each one as "a, b, c" both on the image and in the descriptive caption below the figure.
    • Do not include information in tables and/or figures that is not discussed in the manuscript.
    • Do not repeat the same information in tables and figures; if both would be equally clear, a figure is preferred.
    • Table and figure captions must be exhaustive; always include information about where the data was obtained or which taxa they refer to.
    • Tables must be prepared in the table format of the word processor.
    • Each figure must occupy a separate, numbered page, with its corresponding caption. Figures must not be inside boxes. Do not place titles inside the figures or tables. All symbols must be explained in the caption. The nomenclature, abbreviations, symbols, and units used in a figure must match those used in the text (including the use of italics).
    • In maps, include North and/or South orientation, the graphic scale, and the geographic coordinates.

5. References and Formatting Generalities

5.1 In-Text Citations

  • One author: (Lastname year) | (Jahn 2010)
  • Two authors:(First author Lastname and second author Lastname connected by "&") | (Jauregui & Segura 2021)
  • Three or more authors:(First author Lastname et al. year) | (Quintela et al. 2018)
  • Multiple citations:
    • must be ordered chronologically and separated by a semicolon “;” | (Vidoz & Bielsa 1994; Oscar 2012; Gorosito et al. 2016; Bianchini & Arenas 2014, 2018; Quiroga & Lammertink 2018; Jacquat 2020; Wioneczak & Wioneczak 2021)
    • If there is more than one reference with the same one or more authors, they should be ordered alphabetically by the subsequent authors, and then chronologically | (Wiens 1989, 1999; Zaar 2000)
    • Use lowercase letters to distinguish works by the same author(s) in the same year (e.g., Wiens & Rotenberry 1980a, 1980b). The same distinction must appear in the "References" section at the end of the manuscript.
  • References to specific pages of a work must be done by detailing the year followed by a colon and the number (e.g., Wiens 1983:400); the citation in the references section must be to the complete work. Do not use the expressions "in litt." and "op. cit.".
  • Manuscripts accepted for publication but not yet published must be cited as "in press, Ana Perez 2025". Unpublished material should be cited as "unpublished data", "pers. obs." (personal observation, Liz Tur 2025), "pers. comm." (personal communication, Liz Tur 2025) or "in litt." (in litteris, when the information has been communicated in writing), in all cases indicating the name of the responsible person and the year of the communication (e.g., unpublished data Zafarrancho Lucas in litt. 2024 or Godoy Lucia pers. comm. 2025).

5.2 Citations of articles in the References Section

  • Remember that citations must be sorted in alphabetical order following the reference format: First author Lastname Initial, Second author Lastname Initial (Year) Title of the article. Journal Name in italics, volume, issue number in parentheses (if existing): article page range separated by a hyphen. DOI. Note that initials are not abbreviated followed by a period, and "and," "&," or "y" are not used for the final author.
  • Lera D, Cozzani N, Canale A, Tella JL, Zalba S (2022) Variaciones interanuales y cambios estacionales en la abundancia de una población urbana de Loro Barranquero (Cyanoliseus patagonus) en el sudoeste bonaerense. El Hornero 37(2): 173-181. https://doi.org/10.56178/eh.v37i2.408

5.3 Citations of Books, Chapters, Proceedings, Theses (and other material)

  • In-text citation:Apply the same format as for article citations.
  • Book:Author Lastname Initial (Year) Book Title. Publisher, Place of publication. | de la Peña MR (2025) Aves Argentinas: Descripción, comportamiento, reproducción y distribución (Actualización). Tomo 4 Aramidae, Rallidae, Heliornithidae, Charadriidae, Haematopodidae, Recurvirostridae, Chionidae, Pluvianellidae. Comunicaciones del Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales “Florentino Ameghino” (Nueva Serie), Santa Fe | Sargatal J (1997) Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volúmen 3. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona | Pearman M, Areta JI (2020) Birds of Argentina and the South-west Atlantic. Helm, London

5.4 Book Chapter

  • First author Lastname Initial, Second author Lastname Initial (Year) Title of the chapter. In: Editor Initial/s Lastname (eds) Book Title. Publisher, place of publication, pp page range. | Fuller MR, Mosher JA (1987) Raptor survey techniques. In: Pendelton BAF, Millsap BA, Cline KW Bird DM (eds) Raptor management techniques manual. National Wildlife Federation, Washington D.C, pp 37-66 | Di Giacomo AG (2005) Aves de la reserva El Bagual. En: Di Giacomo AG, Krapovickas SF (eds) Historia natural y paisaje de la Reserva El Bagual, Provincia de Formosa, Argentina. Inventario de la fauna de vertebrados y de la flora vascular de un área protegida del Chaco húmedo. Aves Argentinas/Asociación Ornitológica del Plata, Buenos Aires, pp 201-465
  • Example of an abstract in a RAO (Ornithological Meeting) abstract book: Cenizo M, Galmes M, Dolsan M, Cervio M, Santillán M, Falabela R, Minuet R, Cereghetti J, Reyes M, Fiorucci M, Costán A, Tamagnone JJ (2019) Nuevos aportes al conocimiento de la avifauna de la provincia de La Pampa. In: Aves Argentinas (eds) Libro de Resúmenes XVIII RAO 2019. Tandil, Buenos Aires, pp 95

5.5 Citations of Information Accessed Online

  • Online published information is very diverse, so remember to validate the credibility of the pages you use. Some online reference citations will require you to cite the authors, others to cite the publishing entity.
  • Within the main text: Name of the entity or author(s) followed by the year the last update was generated.
  • In the References section: First author Lastname Initial, Second author Lastname Initial (Year) Title of the sheet or consulted information, version. In: Editors (eds). Publisher, place of publication. DOI. Accessed on DD/MM/Year*. *"Accessed on DD/MM/Year" refers to the date you consulted the page, as they are constantly updated.
  • Useful Examples of Online Citations:
    • General eBird Citation
      • In-text Citation: (eBird 2025)
      • In References: eBird (2025) eBird: An online database of bird distribution and abundance [web application]. eBird, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York (URL: http://www.ebird.org)
    • Birds of the World Account
      • In-text Citation: (Rodríguez-Cajarville & Remsen 2025)
      • In References: Rodríguez-Cajarville MJ, Remsen Jr JV (2025) Chotoy Spinetail (Schoeniophylax phryganophilus), version 2.0. En: Birds of the World, Medrano F, Billerman SM (eds). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.chospi2.02. Accessed on 21/05/2025
    • Specific eBird Record
      • In-text Citation: (eBird: Gorleri 2018)
      • In References: Gorleri F (2018) eBird Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S49400586. eBird: An online database of bird distribution and abundance. eBird, Ithaca, New York. Accessed on 21/05/2025
    • EcoRegistros Observation
      • In-text Citation: (EcoRegistros: Bielsa 1992)
      • In References: Bielsa M (1992) Anambé Grande (Pachyramphus validus). EcoRegistros: http://www.ecoregistros.org/site/imagen.php?id=374493. Accessed on 21/05/2024
    • Macaulay Library (audio/photo)
      • In-text Citation: (Macaulay Library: Borgmann 2014)
      • In References: Borgmann K (2014) Macaulay Library: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/195344. Accessed on 20/7/2024
    • Xeno-Canto Vocalization/li>
      • In-text Citation: (Xeno-canto: Scocco 2004)
      • In References: Scocco I (2004) Xeno-Canto: https://www.xeno-canto.org/565158. Accessed on 21/05/2024
    • iNaturalist Record
      • In-text Citation: (iNaturalist: Lopez 2024)
      • In References: Lopez M (2024) iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/XXXXXXX. Accessed on 21/05/2025
    • BirdLife Account
      • In-text Citation: (BirdLife International 2016)
      • In References: Birdlife International (2016) Species technical sheet: Sporophila palustris. https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/marsh-seedeater-sporophila-palustris. Accessed on 13/10/2024
    • eBird Species Page
      • In-text Citation: eBird (2025)
      • In References: eBird (2025) Species page: Egretta thula. https://ebird.org/species/snoegr. eBird: An online database of bird distribution and abundance. eBird, Ithaca, New York. Accessed on 08/08/2025
    • eBird Hotspot
      • In-text Citation: eBird (2025)
      • In References: eBird (2025). Hotspot: Laguna El Desempeño. https://ebird.org/hotspot/L25009180. eBird: An online database of bird distribution and abundance. eBird, Ithaca, New York. Accessed on 08/08/2025

5.6 Technical Reports

  • In-text Citation: Institution Acronym: year | (MDSP 2001).
  • Reference Format: Institution Acronym, Full Name of the Institution(s) (year). Title. Report or Project. Location, pp xx-xx. | MDSP, Ministerio de Desarrollo Sostenible y Planificación (2001) Zonificación Agroecológica y Socioeconómica del Departamento de Tarija. Proyecto de Zonificación Agroecológica y Establecimiento de una Base de Datos y Red de Sistema de Información Geográfica en Bolivia (ZONISIG). La Paz, Bolivia, pp 342
  • Citations of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Argentina:
    • In-text Citation: (MAyDS & AA year) | as indicated in the categorization list of Argentina (MAyDS & AA 2017)
    • Reference Format: MAyDS & AA Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable, Aves Argentina (year). Title. Report, edition. Location, pp xx-xx | MAyDS, AA, Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable, Aves Argentina (2017). Categorización de las Aves de la Argentina (2015). Informe del Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable de la Nación y de Aves Argentinas, edición electrónica. CABA, Argentina, pp 34-36

5.7 Other Considerations Regarding References:

  • Complex/Foreign Lastnames: In the case of complex and/or foreign-language Lastnames, the capitalized letter of the Lastname usually indicates the correct alphabetical order (e.g., Alejandro Di Giacomo should be ordered under the letter "D", but Martín de la Peña under "P").
  • Same Authors: When there are references with the same authors, order them chronologically. If there is more than one reference with one or more identical authors, order them alphabetically starting with the subsequent authors, and then chronologically.
  • Works "In Press": For accepted works that are in the process of publication, use "in press" to replace the date, and consider the most recent publication for the chronological order, indicating the journal name.
  • Punctuation: Citations must not end with a period/full stop.
  • Books: Cite the full title of the books. Always include the name of the editors, the publisher, and the city of publication, both in normal font. Do not include the total number of pages.
  • Book Chapters: Use "en" (or "in", if your manuscript is written in English) after the page numbers in book chapters, regardless of the language of the cited chapter. The names of the book editors must be cited in the same format as article authors.
  • Theses/Dissertations: The title must be in italics and lowercase. Include the name of the university and the city, both in normal font. Do not include the total number of pages.
  • DOI: If available, always include DOIs as full DOI links in your reference list (for example, "https://doi.org/abc").

5.8 Formatting generalities

How to Refer to the Species Being Described

  • The common name of the species must be capitalized (e.g., Striped Antshrike).
  • In the first mention of a species, use the full scientific name (in italics/cursive, never underlined), even if it is already in the title, and then use the common name consistently throughout the text.
  • Do not include the species author or subspecific identification unless it is genuinely pertinent and accompanied by the corresponding description.
  • The scientific nomenclature must follow the one used by CARO (Comité Argentino de Registros Ornitológicos) for the Birds of Argentina, which follows AviList.
  • At Nuestras Aves, the use of less common names in Spanish or in the language of any indigenous people is permitted and encouraged, provided it is pertinent. In any of these cases, the first time the species is named, the common Spanish name as listed in the CARO for the Birds of Argentina must also be included. | "the Caraguatero or Striped Antshrike (Myrmorchilus strigilatus) is a thamnophilid...” o “The Barred Owl, Suinda Kaaguí or Kavure Guasu (Strix virgata) is a typical species...”.

Font Formatting

  • Use italics exclusively for scientific names and for the following Latin terms: in vivo, in vitro, in situ, ex situ, ad libitum, a priori, a posteriori.
  • The expressions "e.g.," (for example), "i.e.," (that is), and "et al." (and collaborators) must be used without italics.
  • Do not use bold font.

Number Formatting

  • Use a "," (comma) as the decimal symbol when the text is in Spanish or Portuguese, and use a "." (period/full stop) when the text is in English (e.g., 4,5 ha or the area was 4.5 ha).
  • Spelling: Spell out numbers zero through nine in letters, except when they accompany units of measurement, time, or percentages (e.g., two thrushes, 12 penguins, 4 g, 5 days, 3.5%). If numbers are in a series with at least one number equal to or greater than 10, then write all numbers as numerals (e.g., 6 males and 13 females)./span>
  • Sentence Start: Avoid starting sentences with a numeral (e.g., "Thirty-two coots...").
  • Units (SI): Use the International System of Units (SI): "L" for liters, "h" for hours, "min" for minutes, "s" for seconds, and do not abbreviate "día" (day). Abbreviate "metros sobre el nivel del mar" (meters above sea level) as "msnm". Abbreviate kilometers as "km", meters as "m", centimeters as "cm", and millimeters as "mm".
  • Temperature: Temperatures must be reported in degrees Celsius (e.g., 25 °C).

Date, Time, and Geographic Coordinates

  • Time Format: Use the 24-hour clock format, with ":" (colon) as a separator (e.g., 15:45h).
  • Date Format: Use day, month, and year as the date format: DD/MM/YYYY. If you choose to write the date within the text, remember that month names are lowercase in Spanish (e.g., 22 de junio de 1996).
  • Years: Write years in full form (e.g., 1994–1999).
  • Geographic Coordinates: The geographic coordinates of your study area must be indicated following this format: 34°03’S, 67°54’W.

6. Ethical considerations

At Nuestras Aves, we consider it essential that all research or activity involving biodiversity must be respectful of it. Research that involves taking biological samples, capturing and handling nestlings or eggs, capturing with mist nets, marking individuals with rings or other techniques, must have the corresponding permits issued by the competent authorities.

Works carried out under a research license or permit must be indicated.

If your project was approved by an institutional animal care and use committee, please mention the name of the institution and the committee.

Publications involving collection or manipulation without the corresponding permits will not be accepted.

7. Review process

Format Review

  • The Editors perform an initial evaluation of the manuscript.
  • Manuscripts that comply with the preparation guidelines and align with the purposes and focus of Nuestras Aves will proceed to the anonymous review process by the Nuestras Aves Scientific Editorial Committee (CEC) and external peers.
  • Otherwise, they will be returned to the authors without undergoing the arbitration process.

Peer Review

  • Manuscripts are reviewed by at least one external reviewer in addition to the CEC.
  • Authors are invited to suggest the names (and email addresses) of at least two, up to four, potential reviewers for their manuscript, although the decision to send it to those individuals remains exclusively with the Editors.
  • The arbitration process is confidential and anonymous in all instances, unless a reviewer chooses to have their identity known.

Timeline and Corrections

  • The editorial process for articles entering review—between the original receipt of the manuscript and the first decision regarding its publication—is usually two to three months.
  • However, this time can vary as it does not exclusively depend on the journal. There are cases where the time is significantly shorter and others where it is extended due to the difficulty of finding reviewers and/or the time it takes for authors to make corrections.
  • After the first review, the manuscript will be returned to the corresponding author to incorporate the requested modifications.
  • The corrected version of the manuscript must be submitted electronically to the editors within a period not exceeding 30 days, except in cases where the revisions require more time, which will be considered individually.
  • Accepted manuscripts are always published directly from a word-processor file.

Response to Reviews

  • Accompany the corrected manuscript with a letter explaining how and where the suggestions made by the reviewers were incorporated.
  • Utilizing the "track changes" function in the word processor, submit: The new corrected version of the manuscript with track changes active, and a separate version with the changes already accepted.
  • If you choose not to accept suggestions or incorporate comments, it is important to clearly justify the reasons in the response letter. This way, the editors can evaluate the authors' decision.
  • The corrected version will be evaluated by the editors for their final decision, who will subsequently perform the final editing of the text.

Preview version

  • Once the final revisions and corrections are completed, the article is sent to the designer for formatting into a .pdf version. This .pdf version is called the "Preview version".
  • The galley proof will be sent to the authors for final review, where authors should check for: Names and affiliations, ensuring they are correctly written; Grammatical errors that may have been overlooked during the review process; Minor errors that may have been missed.
  • Author Responsibility: Proofs, which include the editor's final corrections, are reviewed before being sent to the authors; however, it is the sole responsibility of the authors to carefully check for possible omissions or errors in the text, paying special attention to: Authors’ names and affiliations; Bibliographic citations; Formulas; Statistical test results; Data in tables; Scientific names.
  • Corrections to the proofs must be sent to the editors by email (nuestrasaves@avesargentinas.org.ar) with a copy to delcastillo@avesargentinas.org.ar within a period not exceeding fourteen days.
  • Once the galley proof has been reviewed and 14 days have passed, the preliminary version of the article that was sent in the proofs will be published on the web.
  • After 14 days, change requests will only be included in the final issue design. Changes will only be applied to the preliminary view after this period in exceptional cases, evaluated and determined by the Editors.