Andrea Alfano

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Andrea Alfano is a reporter for Audubon Magazine.

Articles by Andrea Alfano

How to Tell If a Bird Is Albino

September 09, 2015 — Not all white birds are albino, and not all albino birds are white.

The Tales Behind eBird’s Most Extraordinary Finds

August 19, 2015 — Anyone can access eBird data on the web, but for the experiences behind the numbers we had to ask the dedicated birders themselves.

Big Bang for Birds

March 10, 2015 — Lead researcher Erich Jarvis gives us the inside scoop on one of the biggest discoveries in ornithology in decades.

Alison Hawthorne Deming’s Zoologies

February 27, 2015 — An essayist strikes a balance between human emotion and science.

A Northern Cardinal's Wintry Mix

February 17, 2015 — Karen Bacon finds this shock of red in the fresh powder.

Black-crowned Night-heron Is Ready for its Close-up

February 11, 2015 — One dauntless bird mugs for Patricia Corapi's camera.

Eurasian Roller's Dinner Derby

February 10, 2015 — Chris Bower gives us one bird on the cusp of snack time.

Two Bald Eagles in a Tangle

February 09, 2015 — John L. Dengler spies a pair of eagles tumbling through the skies.

Did Dinosaurs Have Feathers?

February 04, 2015 — All dinosaurs had the tools needed for feather production, a study reveals.

Poultry Perfection

November 26, 2014 — Explore the beautiful and bizarre world of pageant chickens through Tamara Staples’ stunning photos.

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