ID Tips
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 (now BirdWatching), 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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ID Tips: Wilson's Plover
Wilson's PloverSubscriber Only Access
What to look for to tell apart Wilson's, Snowy, and Semipalmated Plovers
By Kenn Kaufman
Published: June 22, 2012
ID Tips: Costa's Hummingbird
Costa's HummingbirdSubscriber Only Access
What to look for to tell apart Costa's, Anna's, and Black-chinned Hummingbirds
By Kenn Kaufman
Published: April 20, 2012
ID Tips: Lincoln's Sparrow
Lincoln's SparrowSubscriber Only Access
What to look for to tell apart Lincoln's Sparrow and Song Sparrow
By Kenn Kaufman
Published: February 24, 2012
Ring-necked Duck
Ring-necked DuckSubscriber Only Access
How to identify female ducks
By Kenn Kaufman
Published: December 22, 2011
ID Tips: Pine Siskin
Pine SiskinSubscriber Only Access
How to identify Pine Siskin
By Kenn Kaufman
Published: October 21, 2011
ID Tips: Birds around Bosque
Birds around BosqueSubscriber Only Access
Specialty birds of Bosque del Apache
By Kenn Kaufman
Published: August 26, 2011
ID Tips: Variable Sanderlings
Variable SanderlingsSubscriber Only Access
Bird-identification help: Sanderlings
By Kenn Kaufman
Published: June 24, 2011

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