Top 10 Fastest Birds In The World

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Yashshvi Srivastava
Sep 16, 2024

Peregrine Falcon

This bird can gain up to 240 mph when on hunting missions and is referred as the fastest bird and animal on Earth.

Golden Eagle

These smart birds can reach a massive speed while hunting its prey with its broad wings and strong structure.

Gyrfalcon

These birds are found in the Arctic and are the largest among the falcon species. They have the ability to reach at the speed of 130 mph while hunting.

Common Swift

These birds spend most of their lives in the air and are referred to as expert aerial acrobats. They can reach at the speed of 106 mph and can catch their prey while flying.

White-Throated Needletail

These birds survive with their speed ability especially in the mountain areas and can reach up to the speed of 105 mph.

Eurasian Hobby

These birds belong to the falcon species and can fly at the speed of 100mph in short bursts.

Frigatebird

These lightweight birds are expert in flying over the ocean and reach at a speed of 95 mph to cover long distances.

Spur-winged Goose

It is the largest goose species who can reach the speed of 88 mph irrespective of their size.

Red-breasted Merganser

It is one of the fastest ducks and can reach the speed of 81 mph. Also, they are expert divers.

Grey-headed Albatross

They are known for flying massive distances at high speed especially during long migration and can fly at the speed of 79 mph.

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