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.
Kenn Kaufman
Field Editor, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Magazine
Kenn Kaufman is a field editor for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡.
Articles by Kenn Kaufman
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.
The Curious Case of the Itinerant Fulvous Whistling-Duck
October 18, 2016 —
The wandering birds have been recorded all over the lower 48 states, but where they'll end up next is anyone's guess.
Meet John James ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Nemesis Bird: the Chestnut-sided Warbler
October 04, 2016 —
Despite decades of searching, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ struggled to find the bird after his first sighting. But there might be some good reasons why.
The Yellow-Rumped Warbler Will Probably Be Split Into Different Species Again
September 01, 2016 —
New genetic testing suggests the bird could be multiple separate species. Time to re-familiarize yourself with the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s and Myrtle Warbler.
Are You a Birder or a Pokémon Go Master?
July 14, 2016 —
If you love the thrill of the chase, you can definitely be both.
