Kenn Kaufman

Field Editor, Audubon magazine
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

Amazon Rainforest Canopy Walk at Sacha Lodge, Ecuador. Matthew Williams/Ellis
Take Your Birding Adventure to New Heights
September 19, 2017 — Most of us bird at ground level. Getting up higher can provide a new perspective on the avians you're after.
News
Being a Good American Kestrel Dad Comes at a Cost
August 08, 2017 — Why do male kestrels lose out to females for the best wintering sites? It goes back to their roles as breadwinners during the breeding season.
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
Eleven Eye-Opening Photos of Birds Just Living Their Lives
August 01, 2017 — Each year our photo awards deliver an abundance of amazing images. This gallery of 2017 entries gives a glimpse into a variety of avian behaviors.
Audubon Photography Awards
Goodbye Thayer’s Gull, Hello Cassia Crossbill: This Year's Changes to the Official List of North American Birds
July 06, 2017 — The American Ornithological Society’s 2017 updates are here. Study up.
News
The Catbird Has a Simple Trick to Outsmart Brood Parasites
May 24, 2017 — When it comes to protecting its nest from the Brown-headed Cowbird and other nest invaders, the quirky Gray Catbird is especially talented.
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
The Barn Swallow Is Slowly Conquering the World
April 27, 2017 — By expanding its breeding range in an unprecedented way, the adaptable swallow continues its spread—while baffling bird experts along the way.
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How to Start Identifying Birds by Their Songs and Calls
April 12, 2017 — Part one in our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.
Birding By Ear
The Fascinating and Complicated Sex Lives of White-throated Sparrows
March 29, 2017 — With their quadruple personalities, those little brown birds at your feeder are a lot more interesting than they might appear.
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
How Different Spring Migrants Decide When to Head North
March 22, 2017 — Will warmer weather bring the birds back early? It all depends on what type of migrators they are.
In the Field
Even John James Audubon Couldn't Tell the Difference Between Scaup Ducks
February 22, 2017 — Audubon and his rival, Alexander Wilson, disagreed about the habits of scaup ducks. But that's because they were describing two different birds.
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook