Andrea Alfano

Andrea Alfano is a reporter for Audubon Magazine.

Articles by Andrea Alfano

How to Tell If a Bird Is Albino
September 09, 2015 — Not all white birds are albino, and not all albino birds are white.
Birding FAQs
The Tales Behind eBird’s Most Extraordinary Finds
August 19, 2015 — Anyone can access eBird data on the web, but for the experiences behind the numbers we had to ask the dedicated birders themselves.
Birds in the News
Big Bang for Birds
March 10, 2015 — Lead researcher Erich Jarvis gives us the inside scoop on one of the biggest discoveries in ornithology in decades.
Science
Alison Hawthorne Deming’s Zoologies
February 27, 2015 — An essayist strikes a balance between human emotion and science.
Books
Northern Cardinal
A Northern Cardinal's Wintry Mix
February 17, 2015 — Karen Bacon finds this shock of red in the fresh powder.
Photo of the Day
Black-crowned Night Heron
Black-crowned Night-heron Is Ready for its Close-up
February 11, 2015 — One dauntless bird mugs for Patricia Corapi's camera.
Photo of the Day
Eurasian Roller's Dinner Derby
February 10, 2015 — Chris Bower gives us one bird on the cusp of snack time.
Photo of the Day
Two Bald Eagles in a Tangle
February 09, 2015 — John L. Dengler spies a pair of eagles tumbling through the skies.
Photo of the Day
Did Dinosaurs Have Feathers?
February 04, 2015 — All dinosaurs had the tools needed for feather production, a study reveals.
Science
Poultry Perfection
November 26, 2014 — Explore the beautiful and bizarre world of pageant chickens through Tamara Staples’ stunning photos.