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Kenn Kaufman
Contributing Editor Kenn Kaufman is an expert birder and naturalist, a bestselling author, a talented artist and photographer, a world traveler, and a renowned public speaker whose presentations blend fact, philosophy, and much good humor. His work first appeared in Birder's World in April 1988. His column "ID Tips," featuring the photographs of Brian E. Small, appears in every issue of the magazine.

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Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo are the main attractions, but many different species are possible in central Texas, in unusual combinations

By Kenn Kaufman
Published: February 1, 2010
Oak Titmouse

What to look for to distinguish Oak Titmouse and Juniper Titmouse

By Kenn Kaufman
Published: December 28, 2009
Five elegant birds reveal why Barrow, Alaska, is the place to be to study fine points of shorebird identification
By Kenn Kaufman
Published: October 23, 2009
What to look for to recognize Philadelphia Vireo and distinguish it from Warbling Vireo and Tennessee Warbler
By Kenn Kaufman
Published: August 21, 2009
What to look for to tell apart beautiful, long-winged Arctic, Common, and Forster's Terns
By Kenn Kaufman
Published: June 19, 2009
What to look for to distinguish between White-faced Ibis and Glossy Ibis.
By Kenn Kaufman
Published: April 24, 2009
What to look for to recognize not only Florida Scrub-Jay and Island Scrub-Jay but also two forms of Western Scrub-Jay -- "California" and "Woodhouse's."
By Kenn Kaufman
Published: February 20, 2009
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