Nature

Birds of the Gods

Preview: Season 29 Episode 7 | 30s

David Attenborough introduces a young team of New Guinean scientists on a grueling expedition to find and film Birds of Paradise -- the holy grail of wildlife filmmakers.

Aired: 01/04/12 | Rating: NR

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• Birds of the Gods

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• Blue Bird of Paradise

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• Greater Bird of Paradise

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