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Signals and Songs
Episode 6 of 10
A look at the natural history of birds, narrated by David Attenborough. This programme reveals how birds have become highly sophisticated communicators, using extraordinary patterns of colour and beautiful songs to deter predators, intimidate rivals and impress potential mates.
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Purposeful plumage
Duration: 01:40
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Sophisticated songsters
Duration: 02:11
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Aerial attack
Duration: 02:23
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Bibs on for lunch
Duration: 01:33
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Attenborough |
| Producer | Mike Salisbury |
| Producer | Peter Bassett |
Broadcasts
Wed 25 Nov 1998 20:00麻豆官网首页入口 One London
Mon 18 Jun 2007 23:00- Sat 2 Nov 2013 10:40麻豆官网首页入口 Two HD, England, Wales, Northern Ireland & Scotland only
- Sat 15 Nov 2014 10:00麻豆官网首页入口 Two Scotland, England, Northern Ireland & HD only
- Sat 15 Nov 2014 10:50麻豆官网首页入口 Two Wales
The challenges of life for birds, at 麻豆官网首页入口 Nature
As birds are warm-blooded, their eggs have to be incubated, or the embryos will perish.