David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)
Series
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Synopsis
“A natural history of bird life narrated by David Attenborough.”
In the documentary series produced by the BBC, The Life of Birds, Sir David Attenborough unveils a new investigation into the behaviour of birds, perfectly adapted animals that conquer the air. This ten-part series reveals the secret of the birds' great success, their remarkable strategies for finding food, their complex social systems, and their ingenious and often bizarre ways of mating and breeding. From the high speed of large airborne hunters to long distance migrations or the bright colors of nectar feeding hummingbirds, this is the ultimate bird series that every ornithologist should not miss.
Episodes
Miniseries
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1. To Fly or Not to Fly?Now viewing1998-10-2150mThe first episode looks at how birds first took to the skies in the wake of the insects. It begins in Mexico, where Attenborough observes bats being outmaneuvered by a red-tailed hawk.
2. The Mastery of Flight1998-10-2850mThe second programme deals with the mechanics of flight. Getting into the air is by far the most exhausting of a bird's activities, and Attenborough observes shearwaters in Japan that have taken to climbing trees to give them a good jumping-off point.
3. The Insatiable Appetite1998-11-0450mA look at the constant need to feed necessitated by the demands of flight in species from sap suckers and crows, to robins and geese.
4. Meat-Eaters1998-11-1150mThis epsiode looks at those birds that have become strictlt meat eaters from eagles and hawks to owls and vultures.
5. Fishing for a Living1998-11-1850mA look at those birds that look to fishing as their main food source. From gulls and ducks to cormorants and cranes.
6. Signals and Songs1998-11-2550mA look at the way birds communicate. The program shows us how calls of warning can unite a community of birds against a larger predator and how other calls may be used to attract mates.
7. Finding Partners1998-12-0250mA look at how birds attract and select mates. The survey ranges from common birds such as the sparrow to the more exotic frigate birds, and Jamaican hummingbirds. Other segments concentrate on the dancing associated with the courtship of grebes and the artistic collections of bower birds.
8. The Demands of the Egg1998-12-0950mA look at eggs and what birds go through to produce and protect them. This epsiode ranges from the mating flights to fledging of their offspring. Species examined include frigate birds and toucans as well as weaver birds and cuckoos.
9. The Problems of Parenthood1998-12-1650mThis episode looks at the problems birds face in raising their young. It ranges from parrots who are very active parents to cuckoos who are famous for foisting the job off on others.
10. The Limits of Endurance1998-12-2350mA look at how birds deal with hostile environments and with people. The episode ranges from crows in Japan that use traffic to crack nuts to penguins who never see a person but make long treks through frigid wastes.
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FAQ
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Is The Life of Birds available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does The Life of Birds have?
The Life of Birds has 1 season and 10 episodes.
When did The Life of Birds first air?
The Life of Birds first aired in 1998.
Is The Life of Birds still running?
The Life of Birds's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Life of Birds?
The Life of Birds is classified as Documentary.