For the Birds

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For the Birds (2000)

Animation Short Comedy

A group of snooty birds roosting on a telephone wire get their just deserts when a goofy bird drops in.A group of snooty birds roosting on a telephone wire get their just deserts when a goofy bird drops in.A group of snooty birds roosting on a telephone wire get their just deserts when a goofy bird drops in.

Director
- Ralph Eggleston
Writer
- Ralph Eggleston
Star
- Ralph Eggleston(voice)

See production, box office & company info

See production, box office & company info

See more at IMDbPro

Won 1 Oscar
- 6 wins & 2 nominations total

For the Birds (2000)

For the Birds (2000)

For the Birds (2000)

For the Birds (2000)

For the Birds (2000)

For the Birds (2000)

For the Birds (2000)

For the Birds (2000)

For the Birds (2000)

For the Birds (2000)

For the Birds (2000)

For the Birds (2000)

Ralph Eggleston

Birdas Bird
(voice)
(uncredited)

Geri's Game

7.9

Partly Cloudy

8.1

Presto

8.3

Lifted

7.8

One Man Band

7.7

Day & Night

8.0

Piper

8.4

Luxo Jr.

7.3

Knick Knack

7.5

Boundin'

6.9

Jack-Jack Attack

7.6

Jack-Jack Attack

Mike's New Car

7.1

One by one, a flock of small birds perches on a telephone wire. Sitting close together has problems enough, and then comes along a large dopey bird who tries to join them. The birds of a feather can't help but make fun of him -- and the clique mentality proves embarrassing in the end. —Jwelch5742

no dialogue bird telephone wire mockery bird loses feathers 17 more

Trivia
According to Pixar's website, the first four birds actually have names and individual characteristics. From left to right they are: Chipper, Bully, Snob and Neurotic. Look closely and you'll see them act out their personalities.

Crazy credits
When the film ends, the "The End" sign appears in black letters in a splat of white guano on the black background.

Connections
Featured in Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Soundtracks
Big High Wire Hop
Written by Riders in the Sky

Top review

9/10

Probably the funniest short film ever

"For the Birds" has so much funny packed into its miniscule running time. The birds portrayed are easily the funniest looking birds I have ever seen. Their mannerisms are perfectly hilarious. The way they act as a flock all mimicking each other is great. I loved when they teased the bigger goofier looking bird. I think it is safe to say that "For the Birds" is the funniest short film ever made.

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4

nucksfan4life
Sep 23, 2002

Release date
- November 2, 2001 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- Official site
Language
- None
Also known as
- Про пташок
Production company
- Pixar Animation Studios
See more company credits at IMDbPro

Runtime
3 minutes
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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