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

12 Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2018 Audubon Photography Awards
August 20, 2018 — Every year our photo competition attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments from the avian world. This year was no exception.
Audubon Photography Awards
These Century-Old Photos Inspired Some of the West's First Bird Refuges
July 11, 2018 — From early conservation "selfies" to close-up shots of nesting birds, the images are curated from a vast new digital archive.
News
Turn a Routine Layover into a Mini Birding Adventure
April 25, 2018 — These five avian hotpots near major airport hubs make for easy mid-trip departures.
Travel
Which Birds Produce the Most Hybrids?
April 20, 2018 — Here are the three groups you should pay especially close attention to.
News
Climate Change Could Cause Shifts in Bird Ranges That Seem Unbelievable Today
March 21, 2018 — Audubon's new National Parks climate study projects some surprising range expansions, but history shows such changes are possible—and likely.
News
I Became a Better Birder When I Stopped Focusing on the Males
March 14, 2018 — Kenn Kaufman reflects on ingrained biases in birding—and how moving past them gave him a whole new perspective.
News
How (and How Not) to Photograph a Golden Eagle
February 09, 2018 — Goldens make for gorgeous subjects—if you follow these ethical guidelines.
Ethics
How to Choose Your Spotting Scope
December 07, 2017 — Tips to help first-time buyers take the guesswork out of finding the perfect match.
Gear Advice
What's Behind the Mysterious Decline of the Red-headed Woodpecker?
October 13, 2017 — Popular and unmistakable, the bird has seen drastic population drop-offs over the past 50 years. Why?
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
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