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.
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Kenn Kaufman
Field Editor, Audubon magazine
Kenn Kaufman is a field editor for Audubon.
Articles by Kenn Kaufman
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.
Unwelcome by Some, the Ring-necked Pheasant Is an American Success Story
January 24, 2017 —
It might not be native to the U.S., but like so many other immigrants, the bird has thrived here.
The White-winged Crossbill Is the Bird That Never Goes Home
January 10, 2017 —
A continuous search for spruce cones makes this crossbill the ultimate avian nomad.
How the Stealthy Saw-whet Owl Duped Scientists for a Century
December 20, 2016 —
Once thought to be rare and non-migratory by researchers, it turns out this little owl is just the opposite.
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.
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?
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.
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.
