Alexander Frank Skutch | |
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Born | |
Died | May 12, 2004 San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica | (aged 99)
Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University |
Spouse | Pamela Lankester |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Ornithology Botany Philosophy |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Skutch |
Alexander Frank Skutch (May 20, 1904 – May 12, 2004) was a naturalist and writer. He published numerous scientific papers and books about birds and several books on philosophy. He is best remembered ornithologically for his pioneering work on helpers at the nest.