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

Do Birds Prefer Suburbia?
August 04, 2014 — A new book has led to some confusion as to whether suburbs are the best bird habitat. Here are 7 reasons why nature still trumps sprawl. 
Migrating Songbirds Are All Around You. Here's How to Spot Them
May 01, 2014 — Forget traveling to a migration hotspot. Right now it’s easy to see small migratory songbirds no matter where you live.
New Film, 'A Birder's Guide to Everything', Puts Teens in the Spotlight
March 10, 2014 — Avian expert and Audubon field editor Kenn Kaufman on vetting the screenplay and visiting the set.
The 2013 Audubon Magazine Photography Awards
January 15, 2014 — This year's winners show us birds' beauty and give us even more reason to protect them.
Snowy Owls: Bird Expert Kenn Kaufman Answers 12 Questions
December 17, 2013 — Find out if the birds are born white, why their vocalizations are different from other owls', and more.
Notes from a Snowy Owl Invasion
December 04, 2013 — The majestic birds of the far north are traveling as far south as Bermuda.
A small owl with backlit feathers sits among bare branches on a blue background,
8 Great Fall Birding Trails
September 12, 2013 — One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth is upon us. Millions of birds are on the wing, covering thousands of miles across oceans and continents. Grab your favorite field guide and hit the road.
Birding
Identifying Black-capped and Carolina Chickadees
August 15, 2013
8 Great Summer Birding Trails
July 09, 2013 — Audubon’s guide to unforgettable trips that wend through charming towns and rural outposts while also connecting the dots between many Important Bird Areas.
Birding
Hurricane Sandy and the Storm's Effects on Bird Migration
November 08, 2012