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!
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.
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 👌🏿👌🏿
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.
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
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
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.
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"
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."
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.
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!
An arms race in the air. Frigate birds cannot win the war or else complete victory will wipe out their species. The other side has to find ways to survive the attacks. It seems both populations are thriving. Balance of nature. Beautiful video. Thanks
Whoever captured this footage of the dogfight in the air, is a master of his craft. And, the editing was amazing too.
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!
Same here
Best clip I've ever seen as a child
Same!!
Frigate birds
@@ChandraNYC 😂
pirate bird 💀
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.
This clip alone was more engaging than half the action films I've seen this decade.
Including Joker ?
@@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.
Inb4 marvel stans
Man i wish a killer whale was at the surface waiting to eat the other bird.
Agreed
That is a true battle. Spectacular, because you know the winner will get the ultimate prize - food.
The winner's child will get the food.
I always thought the ultimate price is sex with a female
Salute to BBC cameramen who have made this nature,s rare and unique scenes visible for us.
Frigate Birds really have that nice symmetrical look; so sleek and streamlined.
Agreed! I believe that's part of why they're so good at flying, in fact. Like living jets.
Even in the air there are thieves.
Nobody ruin 69 likr
We had Sea of Thieves, now prepare for Air of Thieves.
😥😢😭
Sikisplaying On land, they are politicians.
Ya know the word thief dont really fit nature, since you need to steal nutrients to live
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 👌🏿👌🏿
This is more exciting to watch than fighter planes in a war movie. Thanks for sharing!
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.
This is an amazing clip. Thank you for uploading, BBC Earth!
"Frigate Birds Have So Little Oil"
US: did somebody says oil?
🦅🦅
Frigates: 💀
I wanna say MINE MINE MINE so badly
Scott Harry MINE
You did though. You said it 3 times
Yugioh Master Strategies :( you got me there smart ass
Seabirds are really masters of flying. 👏
Ikr
They're also able to swim, dive and walk. They are something like super species... ducks too :D
@@MAGNUMMASTER7 & waterproof^^
Naval aviators are always the best. In the animal kingdom and in the human world!
@@Ninja-iw5zp not all of the, some of the best flying ones aren't. (heck the frigate in the video isn't either)
Frigatebirds are waaaay bigger than they look. Seeing them do this - or really anything - in person is extremely impressive.
Only their wings are big , their body is small.
There is no battle, this is lopsided bullying. It's like when a tough bully takes your lunch money in grade school.
David Attenborough's voice is soothing makes me watch the videos🔥❤
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 ...
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
Never knew these types of birds exists before 😳 this channel is frikking amazing 👍
In my country I often see frigatebirds near the coast. They look so ominous as they silently soar along.
Ik right I luv this channel alot
Look up the courting habits of frigatebirds sometime! They're hilarious!
They reminded me of the pokemon articuno
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My heart was broken everytime when a fish taken by pirates :(
Yeah, someone shoot them with a grape shot or something...
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!
The Man-O-War birds with their Delta positioning of flight was such so mesmerizing. And also How they swooped in.
I’ve learned that no matter how much life can knock you down you just gotta keep flyin🦅
Such an epic dogfight, fighter size vs. Bomber size...i like the white bird, she has beautiful tail...some more
Thanks to this video
Tropic birds are looks magictics.
I think jet manufacturers can learn a lot from the maneuvering skills of these wonderful fliers..
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
Seabirds have such elegant wings!
The attack @1:55 was flawless - brings a new meaning to the term 'lunch bully'
Children don’t know how hard the parent has to fight to bring food back
😭😭😭
We humans Are idiots your .... your .... your .... brilliant! Did you think of that idea yourself or did someone help you.
They'll know soon enough when they become parents. Payback is so sweet.
We humans Are idiots Love it! 😂😂😂
@@ParmMohan-us6rn you´re*
God red billed tropic birds are so beautiful .
BBC Earth is the BEST
Those birds in flight looked like bombers in formation during WWII
"Lookout Maverick he's on your 6!"
They should of dubbed dangerzone over this.
Pirate of the skies!
Моё уважение людям,снимающим живую природу,красиво и познавательно
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.
The Commitment and hard work of parents for their children against all odds : brought out wonderfully by BBC and golden voice of Attenborough.👌👌👏🙏
Very beautiful birds
Oh my god so beautiful birds I really like 👍
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.
This is a nature channel and you still try to impart politics into this?? Bruh.
@@romella_karmey Wow! R u serious? Seems like u r the one having a political perception over an imaginative comment.
@Bill of Rights lol
Birds are the coolest 😎
Unimaginable filming.
I swear I can only watch an animal documentary if it's narrated by David Attenborough
If the narator is David Attenborough, a documentary will become a Legendary Nature movie..
A predator prey relationship that isnt bloody. Very interesting.
It's more of a thief-victim relationship.
It's a parasitic relationship, while not hurting the host itself, it could be endangering the chick
Think about fish. Isn't it bloody or fishy?
Very nice wonderful .
வாவ் என்ன ஒரு அருமையான காட்சி ❤️❤️❤️
MINE MINE MINE... ahh the bandits...
The most amazing video Ive ever seen. Astonishing!
Beautiful👌
BBC is the best when it comes to give us nature
I'm like 99% sure frigatebirds has the least wingload of any bird
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.
Good reminder that the world’s creatures carry on serving despite us. 💙
Pirates of the Caribbean. 😁
Stunning photography.
Tropic bird: *A6M Zero*
Frigate: *F4U Corsair*
He's on my six hard break left ,hard break right.... Dang I can't shake him!!
White bird win and strong 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲 fight,I'm surprised is save
Bird is beauty of world🌏
Real dogfight between F 22 Raptor vs Su 35
Fly little one fly!!!!
Amazing
Dance of the Dragons.
That bird looks like a dragon with that tail
absolutely amazing.
My neighbor came back from the bar drunk.
I'm going to shake the whiskey out of him.
Frigatebirds, the REAL Pirates of the Caribbean!
Superb . Hope global warming and pollution dont affect them!
PIRATES OF THE AIR😃
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"
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 frigatebird has chicks to feed too 😐
Dance of the Dragons.❤
Dragons dogfight in fire and blood will look like this.
@@benbarberian1701 dragons don't exist.
@@VenosEvans I know that kid, go be a teacher somewhere else.
@@benbarberian1701 I'm not a teacher.
@@VenosEvans well you are for sure acting like one.
Shot is truly amazing
Thank you so much BBC amazing birds !
This is so awesome, they look like jets so elegant
I want to eat them plz
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.
Amazing...
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!
The frigates are basically lunch bullies
Idk why, but I'm so obsessed with aviation. It's history, physics, and aviation in nature
What an excellent video 👏👏👏
Mother nature is wild
breathtaking scenes thank you the best crew it felt watching like aircombat
Watching from Nepal.
When I see birds chasing each other I used to think they were just racing. In reality they fight for food and territory.
스토리있는 약한 새들의 삶!
영상미 최고!👍
Life of weak birds with story!
Best visual beauty!
0:56 Stuka incoming
Wow 😍😍😍
Really really amazing birds life 🤙🤙
This is wild life 🌸🍀🌺🌼💕
Amazing videos 🙏
Best narrator ❤️❤️
Congratulations to the one who made this scene. Amazing. 3:38
Fly bird fly!!!
Thank you!
Amazing footage.
I was standing on edge focused on the "birdfight".
An arms race in the air. Frigate birds cannot win the war or else complete victory will wipe out their species. The other side has to find ways to survive the attacks. It seems both populations are thriving. Balance of nature. Beautiful video. Thanks
ngl looking at birds fighting each other reminds me how jets fights
Love the shapes of these birds!
Whoa sick footage
This was my childhood
amazing scene
Magnificent freakin birds
When school bullies take your lunch.
When nature shows a better aerial dogfight scene than block buster 'Midway' did in entire movie...