

Watch The Life of Birds (1998) for free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last updated 1 May 2026.
Birds are one of the most successful creatures on earth. Over 9,000 species span the globe, winging their way from the arctic to the Antarctic, from deserts to jungles. Sir David Attenborough uncovers new research into the behaviour of these perfectly adapted conquerors of the air.
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