Did Somebody Say Baby Bird Photos?
April 01, 2021 —
Why yes, yes we did. Here are our favorite shots featuring chicks from last year's 探花精选 Photography Awards.
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Kenn Kaufman
Field Editor, 探花精选 magazine
Kenn Kaufman is a field editor for 探花精选.
Articles by Kenn Kaufman
Ask Kenn Kaufman: What's the Best Way to Become a Better Birder?
March 31, 2021 —
In this month's column, Kenn shares his "four Ls" philosophy for birding. Plus, do birds that live in flocks have a higher chance of survival?
Ask Kenn: How Many of the World's Bird Species Have Gone Extinct?
January 22, 2021 —
In this month's column, bird expert Kenn Kaufman tackles a common鈥攁nd tricky to answer鈥攓uestion.
Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2020 探花精选 Photo Awards
December 08, 2020 —
Every year the contest attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Here are this year's highlights.
Ask Kenn: How Did the Evening Grosbeak Get Its Misleading Name?
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.
Ask Kenn: Do More Birds Migrate Through the Eastern United States?
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.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do Birds Abandon Nests for No Apparent Reason?
August 06, 2020 —
Also this month: How did Hawaii get its owls? And who is the best ear birder Kenn's ever met?
Gain a Duck, Lose a Crow: the 2020 Updates to North American Bird Names
July 13, 2020 —
The Mexican Duck is now its own species, and the Northwestern Crow officially gets lumped with American Crow.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Which Birds Are Most Like Their Dinosaur Ancestors?
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?
