The Mastery of Flight
Natural history of bird life, narrated by David Attenborough. This programme analyses how birds have perfected the art of flying.
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.
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Light fantastic
Duration: 01:48
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Landing craft
Duration: 02:22
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Air display
Duration: 01:28
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Stationary view
Duration: 01:19
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Producer | Fergus Beeley |
| Presenter | David Attenborough |
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