How do they get so close to birds like that? There's no way they use those bulky cameras that you normally see. Either that or they just zoom really really far... Rather than actually getting close.
Nice show about bird communication. There are sure an abunadance of passerines this time. It is the largest group of birds. Many members are song birds. It is impresive how they can sing, and have the intelligence to put together songs. IMO the most impressive is the superb lyre bird. It is excellent at imitating calls and other sounds. It can even do seemingly difficult ones like the sounds of a camera and chainsaw. Talk about saving the best for last.
I know Attenborough says the names of all the birds, but I can't figure out the spelling for some of them in order to look them up. Does anyone know how to spell the names of the two birds between the toucan and the kagu (starting around 25:30)? Thanks!
I know Attenborough says the names of all the birds, but I can't figure out the spelling for some of them in order to look them up. Does anyone know how to spell the names of the two birds between the toucan and the kagu (starting around 25:30)? Thanks!
that bird at the end was amazing, mimicking everything like a parrot! And I also loved the tidbit about the sections of budgies' bodies glowing in ultraviolet light that they can see. It's a fascinating thing to learn about budgies, since I have two of the little sweethearts!
Trevor Gosling, the sound recordist is the best EVER! Super show! Thank You! I'm just flabbergasted! What an astonishing display of information! Camera, narration, sound, all are top notch! BBC, you rock!
With the talk of infer-red colors, I wonder how the birds can tell that their own colors are "superior" to the next ones. Especially with the sparrows and their "rankings". I love these vids. XD
this is hilarious! I can't imagine birds can join together to shit all over the raven! I own a military macaw that would purposely shit on my husband. Aren't birds amazing.
the artist formerly known as prince !! 25:45
paulh235 1 week ago in playlist Season 1
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paulh235 1 week ago in playlist Season 1
nestlings
paulh235 1 week ago in playlist Season 1
That lyre bird plays a really good argument for the greens!!
95jet2jz 1 month ago
2:38 BOMBS AWAY
Lazyloon123 4 months ago in playlist Season 1
How do they get so close to birds like that? There's no way they use those bulky cameras that you normally see. Either that or they just zoom really really far... Rather than actually getting close.
XzoahX 6 months ago in playlist Season 1
The lyrebird just blows me away. Amazing!
cometkite 6 months ago
Sir Attenborough is my inspiration. After watching his documentaries about birds I started research in avian ecology....
navoditc 7 months ago
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irzaism 1 year ago
Nice show about bird communication. There are sure an abunadance of passerines this time. It is the largest group of birds. Many members are song birds. It is impresive how they can sing, and have the intelligence to put together songs. IMO the most impressive is the superb lyre bird. It is excellent at imitating calls and other sounds. It can even do seemingly difficult ones like the sounds of a camera and chainsaw. Talk about saving the best for last.
TourmalineOpal 1 year ago
I know Attenborough says the names of all the birds, but I can't figure out the spelling for some of them in order to look them up. Does anyone know how to spell the names of the two birds between the toucan and the kagu (starting around 25:30)? Thanks!
gusthemynahbird 1 year ago
@gusthemynahbird Curassow and Wattled Guan.
Makyui 1 year ago 2
@Makyui awesome, thank you!
gusthemynahbird 1 year ago
I know Attenborough says the names of all the birds, but I can't figure out the spelling for some of them in order to look them up. Does anyone know how to spell the names of the two birds between the toucan and the kagu (starting around 25:30)? Thanks!
gusthemynahbird 1 year ago
that bird at the end was amazing, mimicking everything like a parrot! And I also loved the tidbit about the sections of budgies' bodies glowing in ultraviolet light that they can see. It's a fascinating thing to learn about budgies, since I have two of the little sweethearts!
mybrainbrokeow 2 years ago 3
Did you know that budgerigars respond to the dawn chorus segment? At least my Peridot does.
NewHopeNashFan 2 years ago
Mine was responding to this entire video. and always chirps along with my classical. Silly birdies ^^
Guiltyx23 2 years ago
the vibration from their songs stimulates the leaves on the tree to grow as well as this man's definition
i love this episode
METALSTYGIAN 2 years ago
14:40 Sir Attenborough presents a different sort of bird to the camera.
DAJ01 2 years ago 9
i guess hummingbirds are real
i personally have never seen one
i wish i could
lovely creatures
METALSTYGIAN 2 years ago
I was thinking the same thing! lol
theroyalpriest 2 years ago
this episode is actually called "Signals and Songs"
sheupe 2 years ago
It's amazing the kind of sound that the woodpeckers can generate when knocking on wood
muckraker87 2 years ago
Trevor Gosling, the sound recordist is the best EVER! Super show! Thank You! I'm just flabbergasted! What an astonishing display of information! Camera, narration, sound, all are top notch! BBC, you rock!
boronoro 2 years ago 3
the woodpecker couple was so cute..
asuarez9 2 years ago
With the talk of infer-red colors, I wonder how the birds can tell that their own colors are "superior" to the next ones. Especially with the sparrows and their "rankings". I love these vids. XD
fogdragon23 2 years ago 3
I did not know until tonight that there was such a thing as a sparrow army. These programs are fantastic.
NewHopeNashFan 2 years ago 2
Yeah same here.....`"NewHopeNash...
miresly7777777 2 years ago
"a great tit!" at 4:15
Who named these birds seriously?!?
machngunjoe 2 years ago
I really loved the lyre bird's chainsaw imitation.
lotsojoy 2 years ago 8
lol that was funny
machngunjoe 2 years ago
I'm sorry, but seeing all those little white birds gang up and shit all over the black raven just made me feel guilty.
LordOmberus 2 years ago
sir attenborough is the best
RainNight 2 years ago
this is hilarious! I can't imagine birds can join together to shit all over the raven! I own a military macaw that would purposely shit on my husband. Aren't birds amazing.
7T9U8R 2 years ago
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aimed shit attacks? some avians are pretty foul...
InvisibleWitness 2 years ago
Thank you !!!
PaulCPW 2 years ago 3