Kenn Kaufman

Field Editor, 探花精选 Magazine

Kenn Kaufman is a field editor for 探花精选.

Articles by Kenn Kaufman

Eleven Eye-Opening Photos of Birds Just Living Their Lives
August 01, 2017 — Each year our photo awards deliver an abundance of amazing images. This gallery of 2017 entries gives a glimpse into a variety of avian behaviors.
Goodbye Thayer鈥檚 Gull, Hello Cassia Crossbill: This Year's Changes to the Official List of North American Birds
July 06, 2017 — The American Ornithological Society鈥檚 2017 updates are here. Study up.
The Catbird Has a Simple Trick to Outsmart Brood Parasites
May 24, 2017 — When it comes to protecting its nest from the Brown-headed Cowbird and other nest invaders, the quirky Gray Catbird is especially talented.
The Barn Swallow Is Slowly Conquering the World
April 27, 2017 — By expanding its breeding range in an unprecedented way, the adaptable swallow continues its spread鈥攚hile baffling bird experts along the way.
How to Start Identifying Birds by Their Songs and Calls
April 12, 2017 — Part one in our new series to help you build your birding skills鈥攁nd love of birds鈥攂y learning how to bird by ear.
The Fascinating and Complicated Sex Lives of White-throated Sparrows
March 29, 2017 — With their quadruple personalities, those little brown birds at your feeder are a lot more interesting than they might appear.
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.
Even John James 探花精选 Couldn't Tell the Difference Between Scaup Ducks
February 22, 2017 — 探花精选 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.