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Winged Migration

Winged Migration

The amazing odysseys of traveling birds

20017.61h 29m

Overview

This documentary follows various migratory bird species on their long journeys from their summer homes to the equator and back, covering thousands of miles and navigating by the stars. These arduous treks are crucial for survival, seeking hospitable climates and food sources. Birds face numerous challenges, including crossing oceans and evading predators, illness, and injury. Although migrations are undertaken as a community, birds disperse into family units once they reach their destinations, and every continent is affected by these migrations, hosting migratory bird species at least part of the year.

Directed by Jacques Perrin
Written by Jean Dorst, Jacques Perrin, Valentine Marvel
Produced by Christophe Barratier, Jacques Perrin
Box OfficeBudget: $35.9MRevenue: $20.2M

Top Cast

Jacques Perrin

Jacques Perrin

Narrator (voice)

Philippe Labro

Philippe Labro

Narrator (voice, English version)

Themes & Keywords

lakeoceanhorseparrotornithologymigrationflightarctic polar circle regioncrabstorkpelicannature documentarybird migrationbird

About Winged Migration

Winged Migration is a documentary film released in 2001 exploring themes of lake, ocean, horse, parrot, ornithology, migration. Directed by Jacques Perrin, it stars Jacques Perrin, Philippe Labro. This documentary follows various migratory bird species on their long journeys from their summer homes to the equator and back, covering thousands of miles and navigating by the stars. These arduous treks are crucial for survival, seeking hospitable climates and food sources. Birds face numerous challenges, including crossing oceans and evading predators, illness, and injury. Although migrations are undertaken as a community, birds disperse into family units once they reach their destinations, and every continent is affected by these migrations, hosting migratory bird species at least part of the year.

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