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The Life of Birds (1998): Cast

The Life of Birds (1998) movie poster

The Life of Birds is a 1998 documentary directed by Joanna Sarsby, starring David Attenborough. It runs 8 hours 10 minutes.

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The Life of Birds (1998) movie poster
Runtime
8h 10m (490 min)
Director
Joanna Sarsby
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Life of Birds About?

The premise of The Life of Birds without spoilers.

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, this ten‑part BBC natural‑history series examines the remarkable adaptations and behaviours of birds. Across its episodes viewers see how a wide range of species—from powerful raptors and long‑distance migrants to dazzling hummingbirds—hunt, travel, feed, breed, and engage in complex social structures, feeding strategies and intricate courtship rituals.

The Life of Birds Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • tv mini series
  • nature documentary
  • docuseries documentary
  • bbc
  • david attenborough
  • toucan
  • bird
  • wildlife
  • bird in title
  • animal in title
  • nature
  • naturalist
+1 more
  • bird watching
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Cast & crew

The Life of Birds Cast

David Attenborough stars in The Life of Birds. Directed by Joanna Sarsby.

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The Life of Birds Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “野鸟世界” and “The”.

Also known as
  • 野鸟世界
  • The
  • A madarak élete
  • Ptačí svět
  • La Vida de las Aves
  • 飞禽传
  • Η Ζωή των Πουλιών

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The Life of Birds FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Life of Birds, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Life of Birds?

The Life of Birds runs 8 hours 10 minutes (490 minutes).

Who directed The Life of Birds?

The Life of Birds was directed by Joanna Sarsby.

Who is in the cast of The Life of Birds?

The Life of Birds stars David Attenborough.

Does The Life of Birds have a post-credit scene?

No. The Life of Birds has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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