Adventure Films with Rare Birds

Description: While not exclusively about rare birds, Alfred Hitchcock's classic features a variety of bird species, including the rare American White Pelican.

Fact: The film used live birds, with some scenes requiring up to 10,000 birds on set.

Description: This Disney animated film features the rare Australian Bustard among other Australian wildlife, in a thrilling adventure to save an eagle.

Fact: It was the first Disney animated feature to be entirely produced using the Computer Animation Production System (CAPS).

Description: A heartwarming story about a girl who teaches orphaned Canada geese to fly south, with scenes featuring the rare Trumpeter Swan.

Fact: The film was inspired by the true story of Bill Lishman, who led birds on migration routes using ultralight aircraft.

Description: A breathtaking documentary that follows various bird species on their migratory paths, offering a unique perspective on the life of birds, including rare species like the Siberian Crane.

Fact: The film took over three years to make, with the crew using ultralight aircraft to capture the birds' eye view.

Description: Walter Mitty's adventure takes him around the world, where he encounters various wildlife, including a rare sighting of the Himalayan Snowcock.

Fact: The film was shot in Iceland, Greenland, and New York, with many scenes involving real wildlife.

Description: This comedy-drama follows three birders on a quest to see the most species of birds in North America in one year, featuring rare sightings like the Snowy Owl.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life birders and their annual competition known as "The Big Year."

Description: This live-action adaptation includes scenes with the rare Indian Giant Hornbill, showcasing the biodiversity of the Indian jungle.

Fact: The film was shot in India, using real locations to capture the essence of the jungle.

Description: This documentary follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl from Mongolia, as she trains to become the first female eagle hunter in her family's 12-generation history, showcasing the bond between humans and the majestic golden eagle.

Fact: The film was shot in the harsh winter conditions of the Altai Mountains, and the eagle featured in the film, named White Wings, became a star in her own right.

Description: A survival adventure where a pilot crashes in the Arctic and is saved by an Inuit woman, with scenes featuring the rare Gyrfalcon.

Fact: The film was shot in the harsh conditions of the Canadian Arctic, with real Inuit actors and crew.

Description: A documentary about Mark Bittner, a street musician, who forms an unusual bond with a flock of wild parrots in San Francisco, including the rare Cherry-headed Conure.

Fact: The film was an unexpected hit at the Sundance Film Festival, winning the audience award for best documentary.