Reverse the Rollback of the MBTA
Speak out to reinstate critical bird protections under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Kenn Kaufman
Field Editor, Audubon MagazineKenn Kaufman is a field editor for Audubon.
Articles by Kenn Kaufman
Audubon Photography Awards
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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How the Evening Grosbeak Got 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?
News
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?
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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"?
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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?
COVID-19
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.