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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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49 minutes

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Sat 15 Nov 201410:50
BBC Two Wales

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Credits

PresenterDavid Attenborough
ProducerMike Salisbury
ProducerPeter Bassett

Broadcasts

  • Wed 25 Nov 199820:00
    BBC One London
  • Mon 18 Jun 200723:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 2 Nov 201310:40
    BBC Two HD, England, Wales, Northern Ireland & Scotland only
  • Sat 15 Nov 201410:00
    BBC Two Scotland, England, Northern Ireland & HD only
  • Sat 15 Nov 201410:50
    BBC Two Wales

The challenges of life for birds, at BBC Nature

The challenges of life for birds, at BBC Nature

As birds are warm-blooded, their eggs have to be incubated, or the embryos will perish.