The Life of Birds

The Life of Birds (1998)

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David Attenborough's epic series uncovers new research into the behaviour of these popular, perfectly adapted, skillul conquerors of the air. In this series, the secrets of birds' great successes comes to light - their remarkable strategies for finding food, their complex social systems, and their ingenious and often bizarre ways of mating and breeding. From high speed aerial hunters and long distance migrants to brilliantly coloured nectar-grazers, the comical and the bizarre, this is the definitive series on birds.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 20:00 (50 min)

Last Episode

The Limits of Endurance
Season 1Episode 1050 min

The Limits of Endurance

This programme looks at how birds cope with living in some of the harshest and most bizarre places on the planet, looking at the sandgrouse in theNamibian desert, spectacled eiders in the Arctic, a 10,000-strong nesting colony of oilbirds in a Venezuelan cave and black vultures nesting on the sixteenth floor balcony of a skyscraper in Sao Paulo.

Dec 23, 1998

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10The Limits of EnduranceDec 23, 1998
S01E09The Problems of ParenthoodDec 16, 1998
S01E08The Demands of the EggDec 9, 1998
S01E07Finding PartnersDec 2, 1998
S01E06Signals and SongsNov 25, 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Life of Birds' premiere?

'The Life of Birds' premiered on October 21, 1998.

Who is the host of 'The Life of Birds'?

The host of 'The Life of Birds' is David Attenborough.

How many episodes are there in 'The Life of Birds'?

There are 10 episodes in 'The Life of Birds'.

What is the focus of 'The Life of Birds'?

'The Life of Birds' focuses on the behavior and biology of different bird species from around the world.

What is the format of 'The Life of Birds'?

'The Life of Birds' is a documentary series.

Where was 'The Life of Birds' filmed?

'The Life of Birds' was filmed in various locations around the world, including Africa, South America, and Australia.

What is the production company behind 'The Life of Birds'?

'The Life of Birds' was produced by the BBC.

What are some of the bird species featured in 'The Life of Birds'?

Some of the bird species featured in 'The Life of Birds' include penguins, flamingos, eagles, and parrots.

Who is the target audience for 'The Life of Birds'?

'The Life of Birds' is aimed at nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

What is the running time of each episode of 'The Life of Birds'?

Each episode of 'The Life of Birds' has a running time of approximately 50 minutes.

Who directed 'The Life of Birds'?

'The Life of Birds' was directed by John Downer.

What is the overall theme of 'The Life of Birds'?

The overall theme of 'The Life of Birds' is the incredible diversity and adaptability of birds as a species.

What is the critical reception of 'The Life of Birds'?

'The Life of Birds' was well received by critics and won several awards, including a BAFTA for Best Documentary Series.

Cast

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

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Also known as

  • David Attenborough - A madarak élete (Hungary)
  • Жизнь птиц (Russian Federation)

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