Water Birds
Water Birds is a 1952 short documentary film directed by Ben Sharpsteen. The film delves into the still waters of lagoons and marshes to the wild blue wilderness of the vast oceans, to experience the beauty and variety of their majestic birds, each perfectly designed for its habitat. It won the Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel.
Where to watch Water Birds in United States
Disney PlusClick a service to open Water Birds there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Water Birds streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
About Water Birds
Water Birds is a 1952 English-language documentary and family film directed by Ben Sharpsteen. It has a runtime of 0h 30m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Water Birds was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 26, 1952.
- Director
- Ben Sharpsteen
- Writers
- Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, William Otis
- Release date
- June 26, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
Water Birds cast & crew
Water Birds was directed by Ben Sharpsteen and written by Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, and William Otis.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Walt Disney.
Is Water Birds worth watching?
At 0h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and family, Water Birds is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Water Birds
In United States, you can stream Water Birds on Disney Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Water Birds
Winston Hibler
Narrator
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Water Birds — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Water Birds in United States?
Water Birds is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Water Birds on Disney Plus?
Yes — Water Birds is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Water Birds in?
Water Birds is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Water Birds?
Water Birds runs 0 hours 30 minutes (30 minutes).
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