Life of Birds

Life of Birds

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BAFTA-winning doc with stunning bird photography
David Attenborough looks to the skies for this series, watching 300 different species of birds as he uncovers the private lives of these clever, engaging conquerors of the air.
IMDb 8.9/1019981 season
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10 episodes
  • 1. To Fly or Not to Fly

    1. To Fly or Not to Fly

    The series begins with an in-depth look at flightless birds around the world.
    The series begins with an in-depth look at flightless birds around the world.
    TV-G
    49min
    Oct 21, 1998
  • 2. The Mastery of Flight

    2. The Mastery of Flight

    The focus turns to the mastery of flight, from the science of gravity to the ability of birds to cover extremely long distances.
    The focus turns to the mastery of flight, from the science of gravity to the ability of birds to cover extremely long distances.
    TV-G
    49min
    Oct 20, 1998
  • 3. The Insatiable Appetites

    3. The Insatiable Appetites

    Discovering the role of beaks within various species of birds.
    Discovering the role of beaks within various species of birds.
    TV-G
    49min
    Oct 20, 1998
  • 4. Meat-Eaters

    4. Meat-Eaters

    Birds eat more than berries; this episode takes a look at birds that eat meat.
    Birds eat more than berries; this episode takes a look at birds that eat meat.
    TV-G
    49min
    Oct 20, 1998
  • 5. Fishing for a Living

    5. Fishing for a Living

    Cameras follow birds as they dive into fresh and salt waters for their meals.
    Cameras follow birds as they dive into fresh and salt waters for their meals.
    TV-G
    49min
    Oct 20, 1998
  • 6. The Eloquent Communicators

    6. The Eloquent Communicators

    The myth that birds only sing for pleasure is destroyed as birdsongs become known as ways of communication .
    The myth that birds only sing for pleasure is destroyed as birdsongs become known as ways of communication .
    TV-G
    49min
    Oct 20, 1998
  • 7. Finding Partners

    7. Finding Partners

    Male birds show off in the exotic ritual of mating.
    Male birds show off in the exotic ritual of mating.
    TV-G
    49min
    Oct 20, 1998
  • 8. The Demands of the Egg

    8. The Demands of the Egg

    Laying eggs and keeping nests are two things that keep birds grounded.
    Laying eggs and keeping nests are two things that keep birds grounded.
    TV-G
    49min
    Oct 20, 1998
  • 9. The Problems of Parenthood

    9. The Problems of Parenthood

    Raising children is no easier in the air as it is on the ground, as bird parents care for, defend, and even kill their young.
    Raising children is no easier in the air as it is on the ground, as bird parents care for, defend, and even kill their young.
    TV-G
    49min
    Oct 20, 1998
  • 10. The Limits of Endurance

    10. The Limits of Endurance

    Left to their own devices, birds have reached almost all ends of the Earth - still, humans can do many things to help their feathered friends.
    Left to their own devices, birds have reached almost all ends of the Earth - still, humans can do many things to help their feathered friends.
    TV-G
    49min
    Oct 20, 1998
  • Life of Birds
    IMDb 8.9/1019981 season
    David Attenborough looks to the skies for this series, watching 300 different species of birds as he uncovers the private lives of these clever, engaging conquerors of the air.
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    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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