The Life of Birds

Season 1 Episode 2: The Mastery of Flight

Oct 28, 1998TV-PG50m8.5

The focus turns to the mastery of flight, from the science of gravity to the ability of birds to cover extremely long distances.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 To Fly or Not to Fly?

1. To Fly or Not to Fly?

Aired: Oct 21, 1998

The series begins with an in-depth look at flightless birds around the world.

Episode 2 The Mastery of Flight

2. The Mastery of Flight

Aired: Oct 28, 1998

The focus turns to the mastery of flight, from the science of gravity to the ...

Episode 4 Meat-Eaters

4. Meat-Eaters

Aired: Nov 11, 1998

Birds eat more than berries; this episode takes a look at birds that eat meat.

Episode 5 Fishing for a Living

5. Fishing for a Living

Aired: Nov 18, 1998

Cameras follow birds as they dive into fresh and salt waters for their meals.

Episode 6 Signals and Songs

6. Signals and Songs

Aired: Nov 25, 1998

The myth that birds only sing for pleasure is destroyed as birdsongs become k...

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Info about The Life of Birds

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Documentary

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