Sea Birds Battle In The Air For Fish | Life | BBC Earth

This red-billed tropic bird comes under attack from a man-of-war frigate bird. Who will win the battle?
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[@kungfukid4124]

Whoever captured this footage of the dogfight in the air, is a master of his craft. And, the editing was amazing too.

[@getasewgebru8613]

This footage has become one of my favourites and the white bird is Damn beautiful while the pirate bird's are truly pirates with the ocean and the chase...it was really like a movie!

[@cesardavidlopezpolicio4559]

Same here Best clip I've ever seen as a child

[@theresafushiguro3107]

Same!!

[@ChandraNYC]

Frigate birds

[@getasewgebru8613]

@@ChandraNYC 😂

[@Zip_Zap_Zop]

pirate bird 💀

[@penboyasgod6103]

Does anyone else really appreciate the combination of great photography, natural sound of the birds and the selection of great music to heighten the action? I was on the edge of my chair watching this. I love documentaries like this --- and especially with birds.

[@reubencaldwell8494]

This clip alone was more engaging than half the action films I've seen this decade.

[@ossamaalhosain8141]

Including Joker ?

[@reubencaldwell8494]

@@ossamaalhosain8141 That's a thriller, not really an action flic. Take for example War of the Worlds, 2012, Deep Blue Sea 2, or Fast and Furious.

[@internetdinosaur8810]

Inb4 marvel stans

[@ginielvillacote2372]

Man i wish a killer whale was at the surface waiting to eat the other bird.

[@kysike666]

Agreed

[@animecrunchyclips7816]

Even in the air there are thieves.

[@pogi8015]

Nobody ruin 69 likr

[@ChromaLuke]

We had Sea of Thieves, now prepare for Air of Thieves.

[@neouia777]

😥😢😭

[@warnpassion]

Sikisplaying On land, they are politicians.

[@gustavosayto3465]

Ya know the word thief dont really fit nature, since you need to steal nutrients to live

[@aves4081]

That is a true battle. Spectacular, because you know the winner will get the ultimate prize - food.

[@user-gv3kk4ts9b]

The winner's child will get the food.

[@JapsAreEveryWhere]

I always thought the ultimate price is sex with a female

[@--Paws--]

Frigate Birds really have that nice symmetrical look; so sleek and streamlined.

[@CJCroen1393]

Agreed! I believe that's part of why they're so good at flying, in fact. Like living jets.

[@jayro792]

I have rewatched this many times and its still exciting as the first time. The music, Davids commentary and of course the birds in flight chasing and trying to get away... just wow 👌🏿👌🏿

[@caretakerdr4479]

Salute to BBC cameramen who have made this nature,s rare and unique scenes visible for us.

[@necymamaril3735]

This is more exciting to watch than fighter planes in a war movie. Thanks for sharing!

[@poopilongleg5790]

I wanna say MINE MINE MINE so badly

[@Kumiko026]

Scott Harry MINE

[@yugiohmasterstrategies1513]

You did though. You said it 3 times

[@poopilongleg5790]

Yugioh Master Strategies :( you got me there smart ass

[@fortythiefs]

wow just incredible to watch them in the air. I love watching gulls but the Frigate is truly Magnificent.

[@cdfreak4366]

Seabirds are really masters of flying. 👏

[@Toomuchbullshitt]

Ikr

[@MAGNUMMASTER7]

They're also able to swim, dive and walk. They are something like super species... ducks too :D

[@Ninja-iw5zp]

@@MAGNUMMASTER7 & waterproof^^

[@kais.597]

Naval aviators are always the best. In the animal kingdom and in the human world!

[@benlee7565]

@@Ninja-iw5zp not all of the, some of the best flying ones aren't. (heck the frigate in the video isn't either)

[@adamemac]

Mother nature at her/his/its finest. Beautiful how each are built for extreme aerodynamics, as well as, their roles and responsibilities to their young.

[@waye1851]

David Attenborough's voice is soothing makes me watch the videos🔥❤

[@mikkoiglesias291]

2:20 - the way the thief bird caught the regurgitated fish in mid air was all that I needed to freakin give this video a like ...

[@manooch]

Yes, This shows animals are more than what we think ...that thief bird is so aware of its surroundings that sees the moment the other bird drops the fish...also so accurate catching that fish in the air before falling to the sea

[@bearcubbing]

This is an amazing clip. Thank you for uploading, BBC Earth!

[@OviHentea]

The attack @1:55 was flawless - brings a new meaning to the term 'lunch bully'

[@notoriousl-i-n7848]

Never knew these types of birds exists before 😳 this channel is frikking amazing 👍

[@cintronproductions9430]

In my country I often see frigatebirds near the coast. They look so ominous as they silently soar along.

[@mr.skellix7197]

Ik right I luv this channel alot

[@CJCroen1393]

Look up the courting habits of frigatebirds sometime! They're hilarious!

[@JV-bc8um]

They reminded me of the pokemon articuno

[@silambuarasan8271]

@@cintronproductions9430 ap ₩ ₩p₩ P₩P₩p₩p₩p1)♧₩₩))!!)!);!);!);!);!);!₩₩!

[@user-ku1yq5oj3o]

Моё уважение людям,снимающим живую природу,красиво и познавательно

[@orlyvegenia7939]

Such an epic dogfight, fighter size vs. Bomber size...i like the white bird, she has beautiful tail...some more Thanks to this video

[@gameofshow8793]

I thought I was watching a new trailer of James Bond movie. Tbh I almost had a heart attack cheering for the bird to escape from the thief!

[@LuciferMorningstar-lg8mx]

The Man-O-War birds with their Delta positioning of flight was such so mesmerizing. And also How they swooped in.

[@mizaramirez2513]

I’ve learned that no matter how much life can knock you down you just gotta keep flyin🦅

[@samuvel9337]

வாவ் என்ன ஒரு அருமையான காட்சி ❤️❤️❤️

[@animalworkscipete]

My heart was broken everytime when a fish taken by pirates :(

[@hiimryan2388]

Yeah, someone shoot them with a grape shot or something...

[@bluegirrafe17]

Pirate of the skies!

[@rameshananthanarayana3735]

The Commitment and hard work of parents for their children against all odds : brought out wonderfully by BBC and golden voice of Attenborough.👌👌👏🙏

[@thegenerousdegenerate9395]

"Lookout Maverick he's on your 6!" They should of dubbed dangerzone over this.

[@ElenaKomleva]

Seabirds have such elegant wings!

[@localreview9706]

Thats was so much better than the Air to Air dogfights in fighter jets! Homeboy was scootin outta there to avoid getting his lunch nabbed.

[@vichu2160]

He's on my six hard break left ,hard break right.... Dang I can't shake him!!

[@Twobrothers100]

Oh my god so beautiful birds I really like 👍

[@lil----lil]

Pirates of the Caribbean. 😁

[@buraydahqaseem6738]

There is no battle, this is lopsided bullying. It's like when a tough bully takes your lunch money in grade school.

[@catalinacurio]

Good reminder that the world’s creatures carry on serving despite us. 💙

[@ParmMohan-us6rn]

Children don’t know how hard the parent has to fight to bring food back

[@junreyligposandulay6510]

😭😭😭

[@ParmMohan-us6rn]

We humans Are idiots your .... your .... your .... brilliant! Did you think of that idea yourself or did someone help you.

[@user-gv3kk4ts9b]

They'll know soon enough when they become parents. Payback is so sweet.

[@ParmMohan-us6rn]

We humans Are idiots Love it! 😂😂😂

[@waterzoip]

@@ParmMohan-us6rn you´re*

[@sebathadah1559]

A predator prey relationship that isnt bloody. Very interesting.

[@cintronproductions9430]

It's more of a thief-victim relationship.

[@linkprettyass3707]

It's a parasitic relationship, while not hurting the host itself, it could be endangering the chick

[@shanidmohiyuddin6970]

Think about fish. Isn't it bloody or fishy?

[@vincentx2850]

Imagine a group of Olympic sprinters chasing you with the intention of robbing the baby food you just bought from a supermarket

[@lazerlazer]

Those birds in flight looked like bombers in formation during WWII

[@RajeshRajesh-wi3pc]

Bird is beauty of world🌏

[@betterman6772]

If the narator is David Attenborough, a documentary will become a Legendary Nature movie..

[@kenthjuanico7582]

BBC Earth is the BEST

[@afsharisohrab]

Unimaginable filming.

[@badarinathnagarajarao8846]

I think jet manufacturers can learn a lot from the maneuvering skills of these wonderful fliers..

[@kais.597]

Trust me, they have. F22s and Su 50s are capable of things these birds aren't, but obviously these birds are also capable of things no fighter jet is capable of

[@JakobHofer]

Very beautiful birds

[@sink2326]

I swear I can only watch an animal documentary if it's narrated by David Attenborough

[@toanmaid5451]

MINE MINE MINE... ahh the bandits...

[@NavinKumar-ie5ye]

White bird win and strong 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲 fight,I'm surprised is save

[@MrLeeVJ]

스토리있는 약한 새들의 삶! 영상미 최고!👍 Life of weak birds with story! Best visual beauty!

[@levent.a.7280]

God red billed tropic birds are so beautiful .

[@dzflix164]

The air battle of these birds seems like a reenactment of US and Japan's rivalry during the Pacific War, and what makes it more realistic is the use of thrilling background sounds.

[@romella_karmey]

This is a nature channel and you still try to impart politics into this?? Bruh.

[@Sahishnnuta]

@@romella_karmey Wow! R u serious? Seems like u r the one having a political perception over an imaginative comment.

[@Sahishnnuta]

@Bill of Rights lol

[@mariadaluzmoutinho5701]

Que vídeo simplesmente fantástico!! Que grandes batalhas no ar ...que metamorfoses, piruetas, razias e estratégias para fugir às aves piratas e ao inimigo...grandes voos!! As crias lindas ...fugiu o pensamento para as grandes batalhas de aviões nas suas manobras....empolgante! mesmo Sir David Attenborough!

[@abdallah344401]

BBC is the best when it comes to give us nature

[@andysvideos7790]

Tropic birds are looks magictics.

[@flukeman022]

Fly little one fly!!!!

[@chr0min0id]

Tropic bird: *A6M Zero* Frigate: *F4U Corsair*

[@samuelcruzdeazambuja6128]

Congratulations to the one who made this scene. Amazing. 3:38

[@frankiejones1648]

That bird looks like a dragon with that tail

[@habarigani9053]

absolutely amazing.

[@theresafushiguro3107]

The most amazing video Ive ever seen. Astonishing!

[@TeamLegacyFTW]

Beautiful👌

[@timsullivan4566]

Stunning photography.

[@Kumiko026]

Love the shapes of these birds!

[@maf3434]

My neighbor came back from the bar drunk. I'm going to shake the whiskey out of him.

[@islandmonbookie5817]

Birds are the coolest 😎

[@benubaid2137]

Epic fly, epic manuver, epic battle...!

[@neiltonfariasfilho5885]

Thank you so much BBC amazing birds !

[@Starship737]

Superb . Hope global warming and pollution dont affect them!

[@Th3Shrike]

I'm like 99% sure frigatebirds has the least wingload of any bird

[@aikonriche]

Frigatebirds are very agile and aerial. They can stay airborne even for months without landing. The sky is their home. They even sleep on the wing.

[@humblelastguy6895]

Shot is truly amazing

[@s.ballert]

This is so awesome, they look like jets so elegant

[@higgs135]

I want to eat them plz

[@joemacpherson1664]

You actually mean, jets look like the White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaeton lepturus). Tropicbirds have been on our planet for millennial eons. Manufactured, operative jets haven't been in our world for one century.

[@dizzy1369]

Wow, phenomenal.

[@olimpiocosta8753]

Que planeta cheio das Riquezas Celestiais, natureza Maravilhosa linda muito linda, Criação de Deus

[@urielbohorquez829]

Genial!!!

[@robertgabuna355]

Thank you! Amazing footage. I was standing on edge focused on the "birdfight".

[@Wirel2049]

0:30 - Очень люблю коршунов, но на этой сцене тоже весьма красивые птички!

[@petertang3903]

Такое великое видео, правда?

[@valentinavodoley6899]

Как же я переживала за этих птиц!!!!😥😥😥😥

[@cezannejimenez7164]

Frigatebirds, the REAL Pirates of the Caribbean!

[@maryrosekent8223]

I would so love to see a Tropicbird; I once saw a Great Frigatebird in the Ala Wai Canal in Honolulu.

[@user-weird]

More than beautiful, more than competitive.

[@cemilrizvanov4076]

breathtaking scenes thank you the best crew it felt watching like aircombat

[@ko0liadwolf287]

Omg what a beauty of bird 😍😍😍 white bird so beautiful first time seeing one

[@coffeecaim2527]

The wolf onlije guy I watched when I was like 10 😂 what a coincidence

[@edwardinfrared20]

amazing scene

[@LetsEatTogether]

impressive as always👍

[@vivekp5196]

Amazing camera work 😀

[@s400yes5]

Magnifique

[@jayro792]

Fly bird fly!!!

[@tescoprimark1299]

So intense ! Kudos to the background music

[@ritupabankotoky]

Amazing

[@DeenDesperado]

What an excellent video 👏👏👏

[@no_swearing6930]

We were one second away from greatness

[@mohdnoormohdrashid736]

Amazing...

[@Fikry-Elfassakh]

Very nice wonderful .

[@Deas-Mhumhna]

Imagine if someone took this audio and reenacted it in a grocery store with humans. That would be priceless.

[@electronresonator8882]

Man-o-war birds : "nice catch you got there pip squeaks, gimme that !" red-billed tropic bird : "No!, this is my all day hard work, I got family to feed" Man-o-war birds : ":who cares, this is my territory !!, my rules !!" government : "I found my spirit animal"

[@andrewc0128]

In Hawaii they are called "Iwa" birds, pronounced "Eeva", and when I was a fisherman there I watched them glide for hours without flapping their wings. Fishermen in Hawaii use them to catch Pacific Blue Marlin because the Iwa birds follow the Marlin, hoping to snag the small baitfish Marlin push to the surface when they feed. "Follow the Iwa bird, find the Blue Marlin."

[@the-real-zpero]

The frigatebird has chicks to feed too 😐

[@vlado2701]

Pretty Charming, Unique and Tremendously done video ! Inspiring great admiration ! I appreciate it! Awesome thanks dear BBC Earth !

[@kawatika]

Sublime.

[@AGENT-tk3sq]

Idk why, but I'm so obsessed with aviation. It's history, physics, and aviation in nature

[@mohammadfaisal3195]

This is epic

[@happytv9199]

Wow 😍😍😍 Really really amazing birds life 🤙🤙 This is wild life 🌸🍀🌺🌼💕