It's Tough to Be a Bird_
Part cartoon and part documentary, this film offers a humorous look at birds and the ways people perceive them.
Starring
Ruth Buzzi, Ricahrd Bakalyan, Paul Frees
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
It's Tough to Be a Bird was released 57 years ago in 1969.
Overview
Part cartoon and part documentary, this film offers a humorous look at birds and the ways people perceive them.
It's Tough to Be a Bird is a Documentary, Animation film with a runtime of 0h 21m.
CAST (10)
Ruth Buzzi
Soprano (voice)
RB
Ricahrd Bakalyan
Narrator
Paul Frees
Life Erikson
WK
Ward Kimball
Bird Fancier
John Emerson
Bird Fancier
JS
Jim Swain
Bird Fancier
AL
Ann Lord
Bird Fancier
HS
Hank Schloss
Bird Fancier
Walter Perkins
Bird Fancier
RD
Rolf Darbo
Bird Fancier
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is It's Tough to Be a Bird about?
Part cartoon and part documentary, this film offers a humorous look at birds and the ways people perceive them.
How long is It's Tough to Be a Bird?
It's Tough to Be a Bird has a runtime of 21 minutes (0h 21m).
Who stars in It's Tough to Be a Bird?
The cast of It's Tough to Be a Bird includes Ruth Buzzi, Ricahrd Bakalyan, Paul Frees, Ward Kimball, John Emerson.
What is the rating of It's Tough to Be a Bird?
It's Tough to Be a Bird has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Documentary
Animation