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Kenn Kaufman

Field Editor, Audubon Magazine

Kenn Kaufman is a field editor for Audubon.

Articles by Kenn Kaufman

Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do Some People Call Bald Eagles ‘Trash Birds’?
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do Some People Call Bald Eagles ‘Trash Birds’?

January 15, 2020 — Also this month: Why are swirling flocks of starlings called murmurations? And how are nuthatches so good at tree climbing?
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Vultures—What Exactly Is a Raptor?
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Vultures—What Exactly Is a Raptor?

December 11, 2019 — Also this month: Why do certain species sleep in communal roosts, and how many ducks actually say 'quack'?
12 Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2019 Audubon Photography Awards
Audubon Photography Awards

12 Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2019 Audubon Photography Awards

November 26, 2019 — Every year our competition attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Check out this year's highlights.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Are American Robins Really Robins?
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Are American Robins Really Robins?

November 5, 2019 — Also this month: What is the one U.S. birding destination every birder should visit? And why can't I count the Great White Heron as a lifer?
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Will My Feeder Keep Birds From Migrating?
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Will My Feeder Keep Birds From Migrating?

October 4, 2019 — Also this month: What happens when a bird gets lost? And what was the most recent newly discovered bird in the U.S.?
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do So Many White Birds Have Black Wingtips?
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do So Many White Birds Have Black Wingtips?

September 4, 2019 — Also this month: Are kingfishers more photo-friendly this time of year? And what bird would Kenn ride if he could?
Have a bird question? Ask Kenn Kaufman!
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Have a bird question? Ask Kenn Kaufman!

July 26, 2019 — This month: Will digital binoculars prevail? Can species suddenly expand their range? Do male birds ever take lead on chickcare?
Hello, Mountain-gem! The 2019 Update To North American Bird Names Is Here.
Birding

Hello, Mountain-gem! The 2019 Update To North American Bird Names Is Here.

July 5, 2019 — An emerging duck trio and some other new labels to consider.
Kenn Kaufman's Backyard Is One of the Best Spots to Witness Spring Migration
Books

Kenn Kaufman's Backyard Is One of the Best Spots to Witness Spring Migration

April 3, 2019 — The legendary birder's latest book is a love letter to Ohio and migratory wonders. Read an excerpt here.