David Attenborough's lifelong passion is birds of paradise, which he was the first to film in their beautiful and often bizarre displays in New Guinea's jungles. He uncovers the story of how these birds captivated explorers, naturalists, artists, filmmakers, and royalty, revealing the myths surrounding their discovery 500 years ago and the latest extraordinary behavior captured on camera.
Attenborough's Paradise Birds
David Attenborough has spent years tracking the elusive birds of paradise in the jungles of New Guinea, capturing their remarkable and unconventional displays on camera, a lifelong passion achieved first.
