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Kenn Kaufman
Field Editor, Audubon MagazineKenn Kaufman is a field editor for Audubon.
Articles by Kenn Kaufman
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?