Alexander F. Skutch

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Alexander F. Skutch


Born
in Baltimore, Maryland, The United States
May 20, 1904

Died
May 12, 2004

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Doctor Alexander Frank Skutch was a naturalist and writer. He published numerous scientific papers and books about birds and several books on philosophy. He is best remembered for his pioneering work on helpers at the nest. Skutch wrote over 40 books and over 200 papers on ornithology, preferring a descriptive style and eschewing statistics and even banding.

Average rating: 4.29 · 307 ratings · 32 reviews · 57 distinct works
A Naturalist in Costa Rica

3.89 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 1992 — 3 editions
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The Life of the Hummingbird

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A Naturalist on a Tropical ...

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The Minds of Birds (Louise ...

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El ascenso de la vida

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4.30 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 1985 — 6 editions
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Birds Asleep (Corrie Herrin...

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3.82 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 1989 — 3 editions
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A Bird Watcher's Adventures...

4.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 1977 — 7 editions
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Antbirds and Ovenbirds: The...

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4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 1996 — 6 editions
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The Imperative Call: A Natu...

4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 1980 — 5 editions
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Life of the Tanager (Comsto...

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3.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 1989 — 2 editions
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