Trogons, Laughing Falcons, and Other Neotropical Birds

by Alexander F. Skutch

Renowned naturalist Alexander F. Skutch has enjoyed a long and memorable career brimming with discovery and controversy, capped by his critically acclaimed book The Minds of Birds. Now he takes his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890968500
• ISBN13: 9780890968505
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Insights on some interesting neotropical bird species.

This may be Skutch's last book--the culmination of seven decades of careful observation of hundreds of bird species. Here he has selected some very interesting neotropicals and offers his own detailed, thoughtful insights into their habits, often citing other sources to round out the reader's appreciation of his subjects. His narrative style is objective yet personal--spoken as though he were standing right next to you while birding together. This book deserves a place in your library. It is a wonderful reference source as well as a good read. Skutch is truly a master and this is another important contribution to his body of excellent work.