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Kenn Kaufman

Field Editor, Audubon Magazine

Kenn Kaufman is a field editor for Audubon.

Articles by Kenn Kaufman

Here's Why So Many More Birds Migrate Through the Eastern United States
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Here's Why So Many More Birds Migrate Through the Eastern United States

October 15, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman provides a detailed look at how geography shapes the routes of migratory birds.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do Birds Abandon Nests for No Apparent Reason?
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do Birds Abandon Nests for No Apparent Reason?

August 6, 2020 — Also this month: How did Hawaii get its owls? And who is the best ear birder Kenn's ever met?
Gain a Duck, Lose a Crow: the 2020 Updates to North American Bird Names
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Gain a Duck, Lose a Crow: the 2020 Updates to North American Bird Names

July 13, 2020 — The Mexican Duck is now its own species, and the Northwestern Crow officially gets lumped with American Crow.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Which Birds Are Most Like Their Dinosaur Ancestors?
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Which Birds Are Most Like Their Dinosaur Ancestors?

June 30, 2020 — Also this month: Why do birds sing more in the early morning? And why does North America have so many birds with crests?
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Extinct?
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Extinct?

May 29, 2020 — Also this month: Do male Baltimore Oriole have their own distinct songs? And who would play you in a movie version of "Kingbird Highway"?
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Do Birds Get Bored?
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Do Birds Get Bored?

April 23, 2020 — Also this month: How did the Harris's Sparrow get its name? And what's the difference between a beak and a bill?
As Coronavirus Sows Turmoil and Fear, Seeking Solace in Nature's Calendar
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As Coronavirus Sows Turmoil and Fear, Seeking Solace in Nature's Calendar

March 30, 2020 — COVID-19 has upended our lives, but the arrival of spring and its birds provides a comforting sense of order, writes Kenn Kaufman.
15 Awww-Inspiring Photos of Baby Birds
Audubon Photography Awards

15 Awww-Inspiring Photos of Baby Birds

March 9, 2020 — Get your daily dose of avian cuteness with these entries from the 2019 Audubon Photography Awards.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Are Lovebirds Really More Affectionate Than Other Birds?
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Are Lovebirds Really More Affectionate Than Other Birds?

February 13, 2020 — Also this month: How many bird species are technically in the U.S.? And what the heck is the Patagonia Picnic Table Effect?