Plot
Birds of paradise are one of David Attenborough's lifelong passions. He was the first to film many of their beautiful and often bizarre displays, and over his lifetime he has tracked them all over the jungles of New Guinea. In this very personal film, he uncovers the remarkable story of how these 'birds from paradise' have captivated explorers, naturalists, artists, film-makers and even royalty. He explores the myths surrounding their discovery 500 years ago, the latest extraordinary behaviour captured on camera and reveals the scientific truth behind their beauty: the evolution of their spectacular appearance has in fact been driven by sex.
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Directed by
Miles Barton
Cast
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
BBC
Languages
English
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Scores
# of Votes
599
Average Rating
8.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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