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TV series

The Life of Birds

1998, English, on BBC One.

A natural history of bird life narrated by David Attenborough.

In the documentary series produced by the BBC, The Life of Birds, Sir David Attenborough unveils a new investigation into the behaviour of birds, perfectly adapted animals that conquer the air. This ten-part series reveals the secret of the birds' great success, their remarkable strategies for finding food, their complex social systems, and their ingenious and often bizarre ways of mating and breeding. From the high speed of large airborne hunters to long distance migrations or the bright colors of nectar feeding hummingbirds, this is the ultimate bird series that every ornithologist should not miss.

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Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Episode length
49 min
Status
Ended in 1998

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8.3/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.

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The Life of Birds isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.

Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Latest episode

S1 E10: The Limits of Endurance

Aired 23 December 1998

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Details

First aired
21 October 1998
Last aired
23 December 1998
Network
BBC One
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
Type
Miniseries
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Is The Life of Birds worth watching?

Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of The Life of Birds are there?

The Life of Birds has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 49 minutes each.

Is The Life of Birds finished?

Yes. The Life of Birds ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is The Life of Birds on?

The Life of Birds isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

The Life of Birds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for The Life of Birds yet.

What shows are like The Life of Birds?

If you liked The Life of Birds, try Natural World, Nature, Planet Earth.

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