Sep 14, 2024, 06:21 PM IST

6 fastest birds in the world

Pavan Naidu

Some birds are known to fly at fast speeds.

Let’s have a look at some of the fastest-flying birds in the world.

Peregrine falcon is fastest bird in the world, diving at speeds of up to 240 mph. In level flight, it can fly at 68 mph.

Peregrine falcon

Golden eagle can dive at speeds of up to 200 mph.

Golden eagle

White-throated needletail is known to be the fastest bird in level flight, reaching speeds of up to 105 mph.

White-throated needletail

Eurasian hobby falcons can reach speeds of up to 100 mph in flight.

Eurasian hobby

Frigatebird can fly at speeds of up to 95 mph.

Frigatebird

This bird can fly at speeds of up to 88 mph when migrating.

Spur-winged goose

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