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David Attenborough's Life Of Birds [DVD] [1998]

DVD ~ David Attenborough
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  • Actors: David Attenborough
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, Arabic
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Dec 2000
  • Run Time: 530 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004XQSN
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,944 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Like the albatross glimpsed in the beginning of this 10-part series The Life of Birds quickly takes flight. Sir David Attenborough hosts this unprecedented and extraordinary global look at the magnificent and often curious winged species with which we share our planet. Like the best wildlife shows, The Life of Birds offers a fresh and accessible view of creatures we may take for granted (didn't Alfred Hitchcock warn us about that?). The focus of this series is not on the different bird species, but on bird behaviour. Remarkable and awe-inspiring footage preserves the wide range of tools and techniques with which birds fly, hunt for food, attract a mate, hatch their chicks and defend themselves against predators. Attenborough pops up in the most remote, most exotic locales, with occasional comic effect: at one point, night-vision cameras capture the rare sight of the nocturnal kiwi as it forages for food on a New Zealand beach; the camera pans to reveal scant paces away our guide shining a flashlight on the nonplussed bird. --Donald Liebenson

Special Features
DVD 9
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital English
Dolby Digital
Additional Footage
Scene Selection
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Arabic
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece, 10 Mar 2004
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This remarkable piece of work captures the beuty and behaviour of all species of birds all over the world. It is not only educational but also quite comical to watch. A great DVD for all people from birdwatchers to children, this film captures it all and delivers alot of information on the breeding and hunting of the species aswell as how the birds attract mates and flying techniques. The photography and filming of this feature is remarkable as all of David Attenboroughs work is and you can see where all the hard work has gone into this.

A great film.....

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable, 15 April 2005
Anyone who has even the vaguest interest in Natural History will mavel open-mouthed at the complexity, endless variety and unbelievable beauty of the subjects brought to life by the BBC and D.A. in this landmark of a series. Creatures from all points of the globe are encompassed with the help of incredible images of the world's birdlife.
I cannot forget the footage of the Superb Lyrebird impersonating the sounds within its rainforest home, many of which are man-made; the accuracy is incredible!
This is simply an unparalleled achievement within the ever expanding series of "Life" documentaries. I cannot recommend this set of DVD's more - a must for anyone, avian enthusiast or not.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece, 1 Nov 2003
Can anyone make wildlife documentaries even remotely as good as this one? The photography is superb, the explanations made simple and astonishing facts crop up everywhere in the series. These 500 minutes will seem to short. Leaves you gasping for more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Life of Birds (David Attenborough)
Attenborough`s, `The Life of Birds` must surely be required viewing for adults and children who might still wish to know about our Earth, and the amazing creatures who populate... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robert Urwin

4.0 out of 5 stars Utterly amazing, but...
There is no doubt that this is an amazing series, one of the best actually! I would have voted this 5 stars but I wish the video quality wasn't so poor. Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. E. A. Dixon

4.0 out of 5 stars As always...
Beautiful images, amazing facts, David Attenborough is a legend. A great insight to the wonderful world of Birds that exsist on our planet.
Published 6 months ago by Kittykat

1.0 out of 5 stars I Love BIRDS , BUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi,
firstly I love Birds , I always have . I have most of David As dvds , even the older ones .

The Image Quality on these discs is on the whole Dire ! . Read more
Published 20 months ago by E. W. Duggan

5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 actually
It loses the .5 because of the distressing pictures of a coot being killed by its parents. Other that that, this is a masterpiece beyond imagination. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photography, disjointed storyline
Fantastic to watch. But there's something strangely unmemorable about the programmes. At its core, what you are being sold is entertainment, not education. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting view of the world of birds
This is a very nice DVD. I can honestly say that the set will be enjoyed by everyone. The kids will enjoy the images of birds and the brilliant sounds. Read more
Published on 9 May 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Briliant. A must for anyone with interest in Nature programs
This is one of the best DVD's in my collection. The set is excellent, entertaining, and educational. The best feature in my opinion is the sound. Read more
Published on 12 April 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply fantastic!!!
Fantastic entertainment from the BBC and David Attenborough. A totally fascinating insight into the life of Birds that will make you laugh, gasp in amazement and cry. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars David Attenborough at his best
The BBC have done it again, with more than a little help from the Maestro of Nature Documentaries, David Attenborough. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2000

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