The Wonderful World of Birds
I have been watching birds since I was 7 years old, but it didn't take me long to see that bird behaviour is complex and varied, and that birds are capable of remarkable feats of intelligence and dexterity.
The following are a collection of interesting video clips that show some amazing examples of bird behaviour. A number of these clips are from the excellent BBC television series "The Life of Birds".
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The Life of Birds
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The Life of Birds
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The Life of Birds is a fantastic 10-part documentary BBC televison series first broadcast in 1998. Narrated by David Attenborough, The Life of Birds contains some of the most memorable footage of bird behaviour ever seen, including many species never...
1. Birds of Paradise Crazy Courtship
Birds of Paradise Books
The Birds of Paradise: Paradisaeidae
A wonderful ornithological reference on all the Birds of Paradise.
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The Malay Archipelago: the Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise
An account of the travels of Alfred Russell Wallace.
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2. Flock of Starlings Attacked by Peregrine Falcon
Falcon Attack: Peregrine Divebombs Flock of Starlings
A Peregrine Falcon repeatedly divebombs a flock of starlings coming home to roost. Shot at dusk from the racetrack roof of the old FIAT factory in Torino Italy. Starlings roost in the center atrium of the building at night.
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Starling & Peregrine Products.
Starlings and Mynas (Helm Identification Guides)
Superb. Full of information about all starling and myna species.
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Plush European Starling Audubon Bird 5"
Squeeze it and hear the Starling's call.
Amazon Price: $5.49 (as of 07/04/2009)
Plush Peregrine Falcon 5"
This toy makes a realistic Peregrine call when squeezed.
Amazon Price: $4.64 (as of 07/04/2009)
3. Albatross Flying School
Tiger Shark vs. Albatross
See all National Geographic videos: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/?source=4001 Young albatrosses learn that having a tiger shark as a motivator works surprisingly well when learning to fly.
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Albatross Books
Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters of the World (Princeton Field Guides)
Amazon Price: $21.45 (as of 07/04/2009)
Majestic Albatross of Kauai
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/04/2009)
Albatross Toy.
MONTY PYTHON ALBATROSS PLUSH
Amazon Price: $69.99 (as of 07/04/2009)
4. Great Hornbill Feeding Mate
The great love of Great Hornbill.
This male Great Hornbill is feeding his mate with love, at Khao Yai National Park.
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More information on Hornbills
Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 6: Mousebirds to Hornbills (Handbook of the Birds of the World)
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Comparison of cavity modification and community involvement as strategies for hornbill conservation in Thailand [An article from: Biological Conservation]
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Hornbill Toys
TY Beanie Baby - FRILLS the Hornbill Bird
Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 07/04/2009)
Authentic the Lion King: 7" Plush Zazu the Hornbill Bird
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5. The Incredible Call of the Lyrebird
Amazing! Bird sounds from the lyre bird - David Attenborough - BBC wildlife
David Attenborough presents the amazing lyre bird, which mimics the calls of other birds - and chainsaws and camera shutters - in this video clip from The Life of Birds. This clever creature is one of the most impressive and funny in nature, with unbelievable sounds to match the beautiful pictures. From the BBC.
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Lyrebird Stuff
The Lyrebird: A Natural History
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T-shirt with peacock, bird, animal, lyrebird, feathers
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Lyrebird That Is Too Busy to Dance (Picture Roo Books)
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/04/2009)
6. A Mass of Shearwaters
Swiming with wild dolphins,tuna and Shearwaters!!
In the Azores,Pico island,six persons on the world have that privilege to live it!
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Some Shearwater Books
Winged Life
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Flight of the Shearwater
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The Manx Shearwater
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7. Keas Vandalizing a Car
kea parrot trouble
kea parrots ripping the spare tyre cover of 4x4 at franz joseph glacier new zealand on our hliday.NOT our 4x4....we saw the people take pictures of the parrots as they landed on the car.thenwalked off.....we did nothing,and when i sat the birds came over ,so all up to them and i was lucky to have been involved....
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Books about Keas
Kea, Bird of Paradox: The Evolution and Behavior of a New Zealand Parrot
Amazon Price: $28.00 (as of 07/04/2009)
Charlie the cheeky Kea
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Parrots of the World: An Identification Guide
Amazon Price: $43.79 (as of 07/04/2009)
8. Eagle Aerial Battle
Eagle vs. Eagle in Mid-Air
Sea eagles clash in an aerial dogfight as they fight over food and territory. http://video.nationalgeographic.com/?source=4001
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Books on Raptors
Raptors of the World (Princeton Field Guides)
Amazon Price: $24.05 (as of 07/04/2009)
Hawks from Every Angle: How to Identify Raptors In Flight
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/04/2009)
Migrating Raptors of the World: Their Ecology and Conservation
Amazon Price: $26.60 (as of 07/04/2009)
9. Hummingbirds on Nectar Feeder
August Hummingbirds
Some clips I shot today and yesterday with my Fuji S5000 camera of predominately female and immature Ruby Throated Hummingbirds. My website has more extensive photos, info, and links to other sites. http://home.centurytel.net/Arkcite/hek0.htm
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Hummingbird Books
Hummingbird Gardens
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Stokes Hummingbird Book : The Complete Guide to Attracting, Identifying, and Enjoying Hummingbirds
Amazon Price: $10.97 (as of 07/04/2009)
A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America (Peterson Field Guides)
Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 07/04/2009)
Creating a Hummingbird Garden
Amazon Price: $9.86 (as of 07/04/2009)
The World of the Hummingbird
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Hummingbird Toys
Plush Ruby Hummingbird Audubon Bird 5"
Amazon Price: $4.26 (as of 07/04/2009)
Mini Hummingbird Finger Puppet by Folkmanis
Amazon Price: $4.03 (as of 07/04/2009)
10. Crow makes and uses a tool to get food
crow using a tool
this is a video of a crow making and then using a tool
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Cool Crow Books
Crows and Jays: A Guide to the Crows, Jays and Magpies of the World (Helm Identification Guides)
Amazon Price: $32.75 (as of 07/04/2009)
Ravensong: A Natural And Fabulous History Of Ravens And Crows
Amazon Price: $11.96 (as of 07/04/2009)
Crow Toys
Wild Republic Bb Bird American Crow 6
Amazon Price: $4.44 (as of 07/04/2009)
Folkmanis Yellow-Beaked Crow Puppet
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Shoplifting Seagull - Number 11
Gull Toys
Build It Yourself: Flapping Sea Gull - Flapping Sea Gull
Amazon Price: $10.90 (as of 07/04/2009)
Plush California Sea Gull Audubon Bird 5"
Amazon Price: $4.81 (as of 07/04/2009)
Plush Herring Sea Gull 12"
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The Life of Birds
The Life of Birds
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 07/04/2009)
Flickr Bird Photos
White-faced Heron
Stitchbird
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Red-capped Manakin
Pochard
Song Thrush
Red-winged Blackbird
Turkey Vulture
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Glossy Ibis
Indian Grey Hornbill
Go-away-bird
Bald Eagle
Variable Seedeater
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