這本同行評議的雜志自1943年以來一直在發表與新西蘭和南太平洋有關的鳥類學研究(最初如新西蘭鳥類所述)。所有新西蘭鳥類協會成員都被鼓勵向Notornis編輯克雷格·賽姆斯博士提交關于鳥類觀察或研究的原始論文或簡短筆記。Notornis在新西蘭國內和海外都有廣泛的傳播，并提供給新西蘭所有鳥類成員。每冊的pdf版本將于標準出版日期(最后一天為三月、六月、九月、十二月)前，盡可能在網上提供。

This peer-reviewed journal has been publishing ornithological research relevant to New Zealand and the South Pacific since 1943 (originally as New Zealand Bird Notes). All Birds New Zealand members are encouraged to submit original papers or short notes on their bird observations or studies to the Notornis Editor: Dr Craig Symes.Notornis has a wide circulation within New Zealand and overseas, and is provided to all members of Birds New Zealand. PDFs for each volume will be made available online as close as practicable to the standard publication dates (last day in March, June, September, December).