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The Life of Birds Episodes

    The Limits of EnduranceSeries 1

    10/10 David Attenborough looks at birds living in harsh environments.

    The Problem of ParenthoodSeries 1

    9/10 David Attenborough looks at feeding practices and behavioural patterns.

    The Demands of the EggSeries 1

    8/10 David Attenborough examines how birds look after their eggs.

    Finding PartnersSeries 1

    7/10 A look at mating rituals.

    Signals and SongsSeries 1

    6/10 A look at the methods of communication that birds use.

    Fishing for a LivingSeries 1

    5/10 In this programme, a focus on the remarkable variety of aquatic birds.

    Meat-EatersSeries 1

    4/10 David focuses on birds of prey, from meat-eating parrots to eagles that catch monkeys.

    The Insatiable AppetiteSeries 1

    3/10 This edition focuses on the remarkable variety of feeding habits employed by birds.

    The Mastery of FlightSeries 1

    2/10 Analysing how different species have evolved unique skills.

    To Fly or Not to Fly?Series 1

    1/10 Looking at the period when dinosaurs developed feathers and took to the air.