Planet of the Birds

Jan 19, 2018

0h 44m

★ 8.0

Overview

From the North Pole to remote islands, birds can live almost anywhere. How do these resilient animals thrive in such different environments? They have become hardy and versatile through their bodies, feathers, movements, and songs. In this global birding tour, we learn about these nomads of the sky.

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Documentary

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Rodd Houston

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6.0

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0.0

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6.8

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0.0

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0.0

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0.0

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9.0

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6.0

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7.2

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7.0

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0.0

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8.0

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0.0

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No overview available.

0.0

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No overview available.

8.3

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No overview available.

8.0

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7.3

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10.0

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