Thriving in urban environments, they can fly at speeds of about 127 km/h (79 mph)
A duck specialized for swimming and flying rapidly, capable of reaching speeds of 129 km/h (80 mph)
Surprisingly fast for its size, it can hit speeds over 98 km/h (60 mph) during courtship dives
Using dynamic soaring, this bird can reach over 153 km/h (95 mph) across tropical and subtropical oceans
A slim falcon species capable of reaching 160 km/h (100 mph) in pursuit of large insects, bats, and small birds
Closely related to the spine-tailed swift, it achieves speeds of 169 km/h (105 mph) thanks to its aerodynamic body and curved wings
Known for their aerial agility, frigatebirds can reach speeds up to 153 km/h (95 mph), leveraging their large wingspan-to-body-weight ratio to pursue other birds and steal their food
Renowned as the fastest bird, the Peregrine Falcon can reach speeds up to 389 km/h (242 mph) during its hunting stoop, a steep dive towards prey