Ask Kenn: What is the Most Widespread Bird in the World?
December 22, 2021 —
Seems simple, doesn’t it? Think again.
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Kenn Kaufman
Field Editor, Audubon magazine
Kenn Kaufman is a field editor for Audubon.
Articles by Kenn Kaufman
Ask Kenn: What’s Up With Bird Color Morphs and Phases?
November 24, 2021 —
In some species, many adults wear different color patterns from others. Kenn Kaufman explains the phenomenon, and the lingo to describe it.
The ‘Kill Bill Tanager,’ a Species New to Science, Finally Has a Real Name
November 16, 2021 —
A bird sighting on Kosñipata road in southeastern Peru led to a 20-year quest to confirm the new species: the gloriously yellow Inti Tanager.
Ask Kenn: Do Migrating Birds Take the Same Routes in Spring and Fall?
September 30, 2021 —
In this month's column, bird expert Kenn Kaufman explains the phenomenon of "loop migration."
Ask Kenn: Why Have Roseate Spoonbills Invaded the North This Summer?
August 31, 2021 —
Also this month: Is fall really the hardest season for identifying birds? Kenn Kaufman doesn't think so.
Ask Kenn: Egret, Ibis, Flamingo, Heron, Stork—What's the Difference?
July 30, 2021 —
Wading birds may appear similar, but looks can often be deceiving, explains Kenn Kaufman in this month's Ask Kenn!
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do Some Birds Have Such Extreme Mating Rituals?
June 30, 2021 —
While certain avian pairs dance to reaffirm their bonds, it's the bird world's bachelors that perform almost unbelievably ornate displays.
Ask Kenn: What Exactly Is a Warbler?
May 28, 2021 —
Species bearing the name warbler are found around the world, but how they're classified can be complicated, explains bird expert Kenn Kaufman.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Are Yellow Northern Cardinals Becoming More Common?
April 28, 2021 —
Also answered in this month's column: Why are some birds such better mimics than others?
