Water Birds
1952, English. Directed by Ben Sharpsteen.
Water Birds is a 1952 short documentary film directed by Ben Sharpsteen. The film delves into the still waters of lagoons and marshes to the wild blue wilderness of the vast oceans, to experience the beauty and variety of their majestic birds, each perfectly designed for its habitat. It won the Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel.
- Runtime
- 0h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Water Birds is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Details
- Released
- 26 June 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, William Otis
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Water Birds: quick answers
What should I watch before Water Birds?
Watch Seal Island (1948), Beaver Valley (1950), Nature's Half Acre (1951), and The Olympic Elk (1952) first.
What comes after Water Birds?
Next in the series: Bear Country (1953), Prowlers of the Everglades (1953), and The Living Desert (1953).
Is Water Birds worth watching?
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How long is Water Birds?
Water Birds runs 30 minutes (0h 30m).
Does Water Birds have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Water Birds. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Water Birds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Water Birds yet.
Which OTT platform is Water Birds on?
Water Birds is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Water Birds?
If you liked Water Birds, try The Meerkats, Elephant, Dolphin Reef.
Who directed Water Birds?
Water Birds (1952) was directed by Ben Sharpsteen and stars Winston Hibler.