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The Life of Birds

From the frozen poles to the hottest deserts, and from high speed hunting to precision hovering. David Attenborough explores the wonder of birds - in all their beauty and variety.

1. To Fly or Not to Fly? (49 mins)

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  • 1. To Fly or Not to Fly?
    Looking at the period when dinosaurs developed feathers and took to the air.
    49 mins
  • 2. The Mastery of Flight
    Analysing how different species have evolved unique skills.
    49 mins
  • 3. The Insatiable Appetite
    This edition focuses on the remarkable variety of feeding habits employed by birds.
    49 mins
  • 4. Meat-Eaters
    David focuses on birds of prey, from meat-eating parrots to eagles that catch monkeys.
    49 mins
  • 5. Fishing for a Living
    In this programme, a focus on the remarkable variety of aquatic birds.
    49 mins
  • 6. Signals and Songs
    A look at the methods of communication that birds use.
    49 mins
  • 7. Finding Partners
    A look at mating rituals.
    49 mins
  • 8. The Demands of the Egg
    David Attenborough examines how birds look after their eggs.
    55 mins
  • 9. The Problem of Parenthood
    David Attenborough looks at feeding practices and behavioural patterns.
    49 mins
  • 10. The Limits of Endurance
    David Attenborough looks at birds living in harsh environments.
    49 mins
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