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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[kungfukid]

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

[penboyasgod]

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.

[BadBoyofBinaries]

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!

[RubyCarrots]

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

[caretakerdr]

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

[aves]

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

[jayro]

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 👌🏿👌🏿

[necymamaril]

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

[fortythiefs]

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

[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.

[--Paws--]

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

[bearcubbing]

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

[cdfreak]

Seabirds are really masters of flying. 👏

[notoriousl-i-n]

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

[waye]

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

[gameofshow]

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!

[OviHentea]

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

[mikkoiglesias]

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 ...

[orlyvegenia]

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

[mizaramirez]

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