Birds of Tropical America

by Alexander F. Skutch

Describes the behavior, nesting habits, and life cycles of the various types of birds in the tropical forests of South and Central America

320 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1983

About the author

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.