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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do Birds Abandon Nests for No Apparent Reason?
August 06, 2020 —
Also this month: How did Hawaii get its owls? And who is the best ear birder Kenn's ever met?
Kenn Kaufman
Field Editor, Audubon Magazine
Kenn Kaufman is a field editor for Audubon.
Articles by Kenn Kaufman
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.
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?
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?
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
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
March 09, 2020 —
Get your daily dose of avian cuteness with these entries from the 2019 Audubon Photography Awards.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: 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’?
January 15, 2020 —
Also this month: Why are swirling flocks of starlings called murmurations? And how are nuthatches so good at tree climbing?
