Skutch, Alexander F. (Alexander Frank), 1904-2004
Variant namesAlexander F. Skutch (1904-2001) was born on May 4, 1904, in Baltimore, Maryland. He wrote books and papers on birds and his life in the rain forests of Central America. Before he became interested in birds he went to Jamaica shortly after college and worked on banana-leaf tissue at the United Fruit Company. Atrip to Panama exposed him to tropical birds. His important discovery was the "co-operative breeding" in Brown Jays. He noticed how birds would help one another, especially with parenting and building nests. He continued to bird watch until he died on May 14, 2004.
Smithsonian Institution Archives Field Book Project: Person : Description : rid_542_pid_EACP539
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| referencedIn | Arnold Arboretum. Collection lists and expedition itineraries, 1910- | Harvard University, Gray Herbarium | |
| referencedIn | Harvard University. Herbaria. Combined records of the Arnold Arboretum and the Gray Herbarium, 1850- | Harvard University, Gray Herbarium | |
| referencedIn | William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century. | Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. |
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Birth 1904-05-20
Death 2004-05-12
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