Saturday, January 22, 2011

Nature Season 28 Episode 19 Birds of the Gods



TV Show: Nature

Aired on: 8:00 PM on January 23rd, 2011 – Sunday

Channel: PBS Channel

Episode Details: Season 28 Episode 19

Episode Name: Birds of the Gods

Preview:

On the island of New Guinea in the South Pacific lives the most striking and diverse group of birds on the planet. Birds of paradise defy imagination. Covered in spectacular plumage, each species within the Paradisaeidae family is distinct. Some birds are patterned with feathers of bright yellow and green, some have flashy iridescent plumes that catch the light, while others have tails that extend three times the length of their body. Bizarre courtship displays by the male birds show off their exquisite assets, as they dance, puff out, vibrate, hang upside down, stretch their wings, and even contort their bodies into completely different shapes in order to impress a nearby female.

The people of New Guinea see the souls of their ancestors in these creatures. The birds inform tribal ceremonies and their plumes are used as religious relics, fashion accessories, and currency.

Nature Season 28 Episode 19 Birds of the Gods

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