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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: 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
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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: Are Lovebirds Really More Affectionate Than Other Birds?
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Ask Kenn: 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?
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
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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?