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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do Some People Call Bald Eagles ‘Trash Birds’?

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

Ask Kenn Kaufman: Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Vultures—What Exactly Is a Raptor?

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

Ask Kenn Kaufman: Are American Robins Really Robins?

November 5, 2019 — Also this month: What is the one U.S. birding destination every birder should visit? And why can't I count the Great White Heron as a lifer?

Ask Kenn Kaufman: Will My Feeder Keep Birds From Migrating?

October 4, 2019 — Also this month: What happens when a bird gets lost? And what was the most recent newly discovered bird in the U.S.?

Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do So Many White Birds Have Black Wingtips?

September 4, 2019 — Also this month: Are kingfishers more photo-friendly this time of year? And what bird would Kenn ride if he could?

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July 26, 2019 — This month: Will digital binoculars prevail? Can species suddenly expand their range? Do male birds ever take lead on chickcare?