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

The Mighty Ringed Kingfisher Has Invaded Texas

December 06, 2016 — Once a rarity along the border, this ‘King Kongfisher’ has become a year-round resident. Why is still a mystery.

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Is That Exotic Waterfowl You Just Found Wild or an Escapee?

November 30, 2016 — And more importantly, can you add it to your life list?

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I Think My First Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Was Tipsy

November 22, 2016 — Their specialized diets make these woodpeckers the botanists of the bird world, but it can also cause them to get boozy on occasion.

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Consider the Black Turnstone, a Master of Camouflage

November 02, 2016 — Compared with other shorebirds, the bird's range is extremely limited. But there might be a good reason for that.

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The Curious Case of the Wandering Fulvous Whistling-Duck

October 18, 2016 — The itinerant birds have been recorded all over the lower 48 states, but where they'll end up next is anyone's guess.

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Meet John James Audubon’s Nemesis Bird: the Chestnut-sided Warbler

October 04, 2016 — Despite decades of searching, Audubon struggled to find the bird after his first sighting. But there might be some good reasons why.

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The Yellow-Rumped Warbler Will Probably Be Split Into Different Species Again

September 01, 2016 — New genetic testing suggests the bird could be multiple separate species. Time to re-familiarize yourself with the Audubon’s and Myrtle Warbler.

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