This magnificent series celebrates the incredible variety of the world's best-loved creatures and provides fresh insight into their fascinating way of life.
To Fly or Not To Fly - When the dinosaurs disappeared, some birds abandoned flight and made a bid to take over the earth. And some are still doing so today.
The Mastery of Flight - Speed, endurance, and unrivalled agility are the hallmarks of the aces of the skies.
The Insatiable Appetite - A diversity of bill shapes and sizes have evolved to cope with all the most difficult-to-find foods, but some birds still need tools.
Meat Eaters - Both hunters and scavengers need incredible strategies and skills to compete for their elusive prey.
The Demands of the Egg - The drive to reproduce is fraught with danger.
The Problems of Parenthood - Bringing up a baby is a full-time job that requires some ver special skills.
The Limits of Endurance - Changes and disasters wrought by both nature and man can create new challenges.
Fishing for a Living - The earth's vast areas of fresh and salt water provide dinner for millions of birds.
Signals and Songs - Communication makes everything possible.
Finding Partners - Extraordinary displays and bizarre mating rituals.
