Summary
For thousands of years, songbirds were regarded by mankind as messengers from the gods. Today, these creatures, woven inextricably into the fabric of our environment, are vanishing at an alarming rate. Under threat from climate change, pesticides and more, populations of hundreds of species have dip... Full description
Summary: |
For thousands of years, songbirds were regarded by mankind as messengers from the gods. Today, these creatures, woven inextricably into the fabric of our environment, are vanishing at an alarming rate. Under threat from climate change, pesticides and more, populations of hundreds of species have dipped dramatically. As scientists, activists and bird enthusiasts investigate this phenomenon, amazing secrets of the bird world come to light for the first time. |
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Item Description: |
Documentary. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2015. Accompanied by booklet: The messenger informational booklet (1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 19 cm). Widescreen. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD; NTSC, region 1; (1.78:1) 16 x 9 widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround, 2.0 stereo. |
Production Credits: |
Cinematography, Daniel Grant, Amar Ahrab ; editor, Eamonn O'Connor ; music, Phil Strong. |