Andrea Alfano is a reporter for Audubon Magazine.

Articles by Andrea Alfano

Birding FAQs

How to Tell If a Bird Is Albino

By Andrea Alfano
September 09, 2015 — Not all white birds are albino, and not all albino birds are white.
Birds in the News

The Tales Behind eBird’s Most Extraordinary Finds

By Andrea Alfano
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.
Science

Big Bang for Birds

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

Alison Hawthorne Deming’s Zoologies

By Andrea Alfano
February 27, 2015 — An essayist strikes a balance between human emotion and science.
Northern Cardinal
Photo of the Day

A Northern Cardinal's Wintry Mix

By Andrea Alfano
February 17, 2015 — Karen Bacon finds this shock of red in the fresh powder.
Black-crowned Night Heron
Photo of the Day

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

By Andrea Alfano
February 11, 2015 — One dauntless bird mugs for Patricia Corapi's camera.
Photo of the Day

Eurasian Roller's Dinner Derby

By Andrea Alfano
February 10, 2015 — Chris Bower gives us one bird on the cusp of snack time.
Photo of the Day

Two Bald Eagles in a Tangle

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

Did Dinosaurs Have Feathers?

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

Poultry Perfection

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