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The Life of Birds

8.219981 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

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…

DirectorJoanna Sarsby
WriterDavid Attenborough
ProducerMichael Salisbury

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
To Fly or Not to Fly?
Oct 21, 1998
E2
The Mastery of Flight
Oct 28, 1998
E3
The Insatiable Appetite
Nov 4, 1998
E4
Meat-Eaters
Nov 11, 1998
E5
Fishing for a Living
Nov 18, 1998
E6
Signals and Songs
Nov 25, 1998
E7
Finding Partners
Dec 2, 1998
E8
The Demands of the Egg
Dec 9, 1998
E9
The Problems of Parenthood
Dec 16, 1998
E10
The Limits of Endurance
Dec 23, 1998

Cast · Directed by Joanna Sarsby

DADavid Attenborough
David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)

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The Life of Birds — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Life of Birds?

The Life of Birds isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Life of Birds on Netflix?

No, The Life of Birds is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Life of Birds on Amazon Prime Video?

The Life of Birds isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Life of Birds for free?

The Life of Birds isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in The Life of Birds?

The Life of Birds has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 1998.

Are all episodes of The Life of Birds out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of The Life of Birds are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Life of Birds?

No — The Life of Birds ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.