Kenn Kaufman

About

Kenn Kaufman is a renowned bird expert, author of multiple field guides, an accomplished nature artist, and the field editor for Audubon magazine.

Articles by Kenn Kaufman

Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2020 Audubon Photo Awards

December 08, 2020 — Every year the contest attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Here are this year's highlights.

Audubon Photography Awards

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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Ask Kenn: Do 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.

Bird Questions and Facts

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?

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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.

News

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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