He has written over two hundred articles and a dozen books. His voluminous life histories of the birds of Central America are considered by ornithologists to be an accomplishment comparable only to Audubon's in North America.

In this beautifully photographed film, Alexander Skutch guides us through the rainforest, explaining the biology that is unique to this environment, and showing the importance of preserving this dazzling reservoir of genetic diversity.

NOTE: The short version concentrates more on the biographical details of Skutch's life and work, and less on his feelings about the future of rainforests and tropical birds.



Grade Level: 7-12, College, Adult
US Release Date: 1995     Copyright Date: 1995
DVD ISBN: 1-59458-969-0     VHS ISBN: 1-56029-634-8

Reviews "Alexander Skutch contributed more to our knowledge of the Neotropics, especially its birdlife, than anyone else...Everyone should see this film." Roger Tory Peterson "The best film of its kind that I have seen in a long while. The shots of the birds and forest were excellent, but it was the man himself who gave the film the intimate quality most 'nature' films never approach." Frank Graham, Jr., Field Editor, Audubon Magazine "It is truly rare to find someone like Mr. Skutch, who is such a wonderful and pure role model for the spirit of inquiry we value and hope to encourage in young people. Perhaps, it's rarer still to have his story told as beautifully as you did it in your film." Connie Moffit, Executive Director, APASE