Alexander F. Skutch (1904–2004)
Auteur de A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica
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Œuvres de Alexander F. Skutch
Helpers at Birds' Nests: A Worldwide Survey of Cooperative Breeding and Related Behavior (1987) 19 exemplaires
Life Histories of Central American Birds, Volume III: Families Cotingidae, Pipridae, Formicariidae, Furnariidae,… (1969) 5 exemplaires
Life Histories of Central American Birds, Volume II: Families Vireonidae, Sylviidae, Turdidae, Troglodytidae, Paridae,… (1960) 2 exemplaires
Life Histories of Central American Birds, Volume I: Families Fringillidae, Thraupidae, Icteridae, Parulidae, and… (1954) 2 exemplaires
Merenda. Un romance en las selvas del trópico 1 exemplaire
Ss̄om Gudh then aldrahg̲ste, ... I thet fr̲st Fs̃tningen Bohuus aff then hr̄da Belg̃ring 1 exemplaire
El ascenso de la vida (Spanish Edition) 1 exemplaire
Étiqueté
Partage des connaissances
- Nom légal
- Skutch, Alexander Frank
- Date de naissance
- 1904-05-20
- Date de décès
- 2004-05-12
- Sexe
- male
- Nationalité
- USA
- Lieu de naissance
- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Courte biographie
- Skutch was a lifelong vegetarian.
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Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 38
- Membres
- 662
- Popularité
- #38,094
- Évaluation
- 3.8
- Critiques
- 6
- ISBN
- 60
- Langues
- 1
- Favoris
- 1
This lavishly illustrated book is the most comprehensive treatment of a rich tropical avifauna ever presented in a single volume suitable for its use in the field. With is full coverage of waterbirds and migrants as well as resident tropical species, and its coverage of such topics as plumages, vocalizations, food habits, nesting, and distribution, it is truly a guide to the birds themselves, not merely a guide to their identification.
Gary Stiles and Alexander Skutch first set the stage for the birds by briefly describing the landforms, vegetation, and climates of Costa Rica. For those who want to take "that second long look" to interpret what they see, the authors discuss some aspects of evolution, ecology, and behavior of Costa Rican birds, and report on the costly and courageous conservation efforts the country is making in face of discouraging odds. The family and species accounts that follow, covering some 400 pages, make up the bulk of the book, with 52 magnificent color plates illustrating virtually ever species of Costa Rican bird, migrants as well as residents. There are also practical tips for trips in the field and descriptions of good birding locations, with specific directions for travel by car, public transport, and on foot, as well as three maps.
A highly readable, portable encylopedia to the fascinating, ever-surprising birds of Costa Rica, this book will be welcomed by birders and other naturalists, professional and amateur ornithologists, ecologists, travelers, and conservationlists throughout the northern Neotropics.
F. Gary Stiles is Profess or Biology and Curator of Birds, Museum of Zoology, at the University of Costa Rica. Alexander F. Skutch has lived in Costa Rica for more than 50 years and has dedicated his professional life to studying the breeding biology of Neotropical birds. He is the author of many books, including Life of the Woodpecker and Life of the Tanager (Cornell University Press). Dana Gardner, who is with the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, has extensive field experience in Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. He has illustrated a number of books on birds and tropical nature.… (plus d'informations)