Allan D. Cruickshank

Allan Dudley Cruickshank (August 29, 1907 - October 11, 1974) was an ornithologist and author. He wrote many books about birds and was the National Audubon Society's official photographer for many years. He was also on the staff at the National Audubon Society for 37 years.

Cruickshank was born in St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands on August 29, 1907 and died in Gainesville, Florida, on October 11, 1974.

He received the John Burroughs Medal in 1949. He also received the Arthur A. Allen Award of Cornell University.

Cruickshank wrote:

• Birds Around New York City
• Wings in the Wilderness
• Hunting With the Camera
• Cruickshank's Pocket Guide to Birds
• 1001 Questions about Birds
• Summer Birds of Lincoln County, Maine