The Life of Birds
The Life of Birds is a BBC nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough, first
transmitted in the UK from 21 October 1998.
A study of the evolution and habits of birds, it was the third of Attenborough's specialised surveys following his
major trilogy that began with Life on Earth.
Each of the ten 50-minute episodes discusses how the huge variety of birds in the world deal with a different aspect
of their day-to-day existence. (from wikipedia.org)
The Life of Birds is a BBC nature documentary presented by David Attenborough, examining the variety of bird species and their ways of life. Birds live almost everywhere on our planet, from the Antarctic to the Arctic. The series consists of ten episodes which focus on birds living in the most extreme climates and conditions, from Antarctica to the Sahara and the Himalayan mountains. Throughout the episodes, many interesting aspects of bird behavior are revealed, including the evolutionary origins of the birds, the mechanics of flight, mating rituals, the ways of communicating, the ways in which birds rear their offspring, and how birds defend themselves against predators. In addition, the series is full of the stunning images to show some of the world's rarest birds and their behavior, created by the cutting-edge filming techniques such as the Starlight camera and ultra-slow motion filming.
The Life of Birds: Episode 01 - To Fly or Not to Fly?
This episode looks at how birds first took to the skies in the wake of the insects.
The Life of Birds: Episode 02 - The Mastery of Flight
This episode deals with the mechanics of flight, featuring albatrosses, hummingbirds, snow geese and various birds of prey.
The Life of Birds: Episode 03 - The Insatiable Appetite
This episode focuses on dietary needs and how different species have evolved beaks to suit their individual requirements.
The Life of Birds: Episode 04 - Meat-Eaters
This episode examines those birds whose sustenance comes from flesh and their methods of hunting.
The Life of Birds: Episode 05 - Fishing for a Living
This episode details river and ocean dwellers, featuring dippers, ducks, skimmers, kingfishers, gulls, boobies, and other shorebirds.
The Life of Birds: Episode 06 - Signals and Songs
This episode describes ways of communicating; a detailed analysis of the reasons and ways that birds communicate.
The Life of Birds: Episode 07 - Finding Partners
This episode discusses mating rituals. If a male bird is on the lookout for a partner and has a suitable nest, it must advertise the fact, either by its call, a visual display or both.
The Life of Birds: Episode 08 - The Demands of the Egg
This episode explores the lengths to which birds will go to ensure that their chicks are brought into the world.
The Life of Birds: Episode 09 - The Problems of Parenthood
This episode concentrates on the ways in which birds rear their offspring.
The Life of Birds: Episode 10 - The Limits of Endurance
This episode investigates the challenges that must be surmounted if birds are to survive.
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