Oddie found fame in the 1970s as part of the eccentric comedy trio The Goodies. He grew up in Birmingham, before attending Cambridge University, where he was a member of the illustrious Footlights comedy troupe.
In the 1960s and early 1970s, Oddie released a number of singles and an album. During his musical career, he appeared in a stage version of The Who's Tommy, recorded with Rick Wakeman, and released a song with John Cleese. The Goodies also had major chart hits, most notably with the 1975 track "The Funky Gibbon".
In a statement, his agent David Foster said: "It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Bill Oddie, the country's best-loved birder.
"He led the way and people of all ages and backgrounds responded to his call. And such a massive contribution to conservation will never be forgotten," the statement continued. His agent also praised his friends' "intelligence and wit," before saying how much he would miss the late funnyman.
Actor and birdwatcher Samuel West also paid tribute on social media, writing: "His captivated, always improvised narration made that show the platonic ideal of natural history for me, and introduced a whole generation to the fascination of birds."
Oddie is survived by his wife, Laura, and his three daughters, Rosie, from his marriage to Laura, and Kate and Bonnie from his first marriage to the jazz musician Jean Hart.
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