The Life of Birds
“A natural history of bird life narrated by David Attenborough.”
In the documentary series produced by the BBC, The Life of Birds, Sir David Attenborough unveils a new investigation into the behaviour of birds, perfectly adapted animals that conquer the air. This ten-part series reveals the secret of the birds' great success, their remarkable strategies for finding food, their complex social systems, and their ingenious and often bizarre ways of mating and breeding. From the high speed of large airborne hunters to long distance migrations or the bright colors of nectar feeding hummingbirds, this is the ultimate bird series that every ornithologist should not miss.
Where to watch The Life of Birds in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Life of Birds there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Life of Birds streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Life of Birds
The Life of Birds is a 1998 English-language documentary series. It spans 1 season and 10 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Life of Birds was produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit. It was first aired on October 21, 1998.
- Director
- Joanna Sarsby
- Writers
- David Attenborough
- First aired
- October 21, 1998
- Last aired
- December 23, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (10 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Production
- BBC Studios Natural History Unit
The Life of Birds cast & crew
The Life of Birds was written by David Attenborough.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Michael Salisbury.
Is The Life of Birds worth watching?
With 1 season and 10 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary, The Life of Birds is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Life of Birds
The Life of Birds isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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 The Life of Birds
David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)
The Life of Birds — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Life of Birds in United States?
The Life of Birds is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Life of Birds in?
The Life of Birds is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Life of Birds are there?
The Life of Birds has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.
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