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Kenn Kaufman
Field Editor, Audubon MagazineKenn Kaufman is a field editor for Audubon.
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do Some Birds Have Such Extreme Mating Rituals?
June 30, 2021 — While certain avian pairs dance to reaffirm their bonds, it's the bird world's bachelors that perform almost unbelievably ornate displays.
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Ask Kenn: What Exactly Is a Warbler?
May 28, 2021 — Species bearing the name warbler are found around the world, but how they're classified can be complicated, explains bird expert Kenn Kaufman.
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Are Yellow Northern Cardinals Becoming More Common?
April 28, 2021 — Also answered in this month's column: Why are some birds such better mimics than others?
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Did Somebody Say Baby Bird Photos?
April 1, 2021 — Why yes, yes we did. Here are our favorite shots featuring chicks from last year's Audubon Photography Awards.
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: What's the Best Way to Become a Better Birder?
March 31, 2021 — In this month's column, Kenn shares his "four Ls" philosophy for birding. Plus, do birds that live in flocks have a higher chance of survival?
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Ask Kenn: How Many of the World's Bird Species Have Gone Extinct?
January 22, 2021 — In this month's column, bird expert Kenn Kaufman tackles a common—and tricky to answer—question.
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Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2020 Audubon Photo Awards
December 8, 2020 — Every year the contest attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Here are this year's highlights.
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Ask Kenn: How Did the Evening Grosbeak Get Its Misleading Name?
November 25, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman shares the surprising origins of the finch's moniker. Plus, why your feeder birds fight so much.
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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.