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The Life of Birds

Episode 2: The Mastery of Flight

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

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David Attenborough presents a series looking at the natural history of birds. Using state-of-the-art 3-D animation and a trip in a glider to show how birds have perfected the art of flying, the programme analyses how different species have evolved unique skills, from high-speed hunting at 200 miles-per-hour to precision hovering and the endurance to migrate thousands of miles. Show less

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