Birds of Fire is the second studio album by jazz fusion band the Mahavishnu Orchestra.

As with the group's previous album, The Inner Mounting Flame, Birds of Fire consists solely of compositions by John McLaughlin.

In addition to the standard two-channel stereo album there was also a four-channel quadraphonic version released in 1973 on LP and 8-track tape.

It features a new set of liner notes by JazzTimes critic Bill Milkowski, as well as photographs of the band.

If you ever want to frighten a musical neophyte, turn your stereo up really loud and play the cover tune – it's guaranteed to send him or her fleeing.