Ask Kenn!

January 22, 2021 — In this month's column, bird expert Kenn Kaufman tackles a common—and tricky to answer—question.

November 25, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman shares the surprising origins of the finch's moniker. Plus, why your feeder birds fight so much.

October 15, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman provides a detailed look at how geography shapes the routes of migratory birds.

August 6, 2020 — Also this month: How did Hawaii get its owls? And who is the best ear birder Kenn's ever met?

June 30, 2020 — Also this month: Why do birds sing more in the early morning? And why does North America have so many birds with crests?

May 29, 2020 — Also this month: Do male Baltimore Oriole have their own distinct songs? And who would play you in a movie version of "Kingbird Highway"?

April 23, 2020 — Also this month: How did the Harris's Sparrow get its name? And what's the difference between a beak and a bill?

February 13, 2020 — Also this month: How many bird species are technically in the U.S.? And what the heck is the Patagonia Picnic Table Effect?

January 15, 2020 — Also this month: Why are swirling flocks of starlings called murmurations? And how are nuthatches so good at tree climbing?

December 11, 2019 — Also this month: Why do certain species sleep in communal roosts, and how many ducks actually say 'quack'?