Alexander Skutch

Alexander Frank Skutch
Born	(1904-05-20)May 20, 1904 Baltimore, Maryland
Died	May 12, 2004(2004-05-12) (aged 99) San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
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.