List of birds by flight speed - Wikipedia
WEBThe bird that can achieve the greatest airspeed is the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), able to exceed 320 km/h (200 mph) in its dives. [1] [2] A close relative of the common swift, the white-throated needletail (Hirundapus caudacutus), is commonly reported as the fastest bird in level flight with a reported top speed of 169 km/h (105 mph ...
The world’s fastest bird is the Peregrine falcon - EarthSky
WEBApr 30, 2023 · The Peregrine falcon is the fastest bird – and in fact the fastest animal on Earth – when in a dive. As it executes this dive, the Peregrine falcon soars to a great height, then dives steeply...
Fastest bird (diving) - Guinness World Records
WEBThe fastest dive by a bird is that of a peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), which has been estimated at reaching a terminal velocity in ideal conditions of approximately 320 km/h (200 mph) when in a diving stoop hunting prey on the wing.
20 Fastest Birds in the World (In The Sky, Land, & Water)
WEBJun 23, 2023 · Gentoo penguins are the fastest diving birds in the world. While diving in the water, these types of penguins can reach the speed of 22 miles per hour. They have the ability to dive 600 feet deep.
Flight of Speed: Discovering the World’s Fastest Bird!
WEBApr 15, 2024 · One of the key elements of the Peregrine falcon’s hunting strategy is its incredible speed. With speeds that can exceed 240 miles per hour (386 kilometers per hour) during its aerial dive, known as a stoop, the Peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth.
Peregrine falcon - Wikipedia
WEBThe peregrine is renowned for its speed. It can reach over 320 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting stoop (high-speed dive), [5] making it the fastest animal on the planet. [6] [7] [8] According to a National Geographic TV program, the highest measured speed of a peregrine falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph).
Peregrine falcon | Speed, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The peregrine falcon is best known for its diving speed during flight—which can reach more than 300 km (186 miles) per hour—making it not only the world’s fastest bird but also the world’s fastest animal.
Peregrine Falcon | Audubon Field Guide - National Audubon …
WEBOne of the world's fastest birds; in power-diving from great heights to strike prey, the Peregrine may possibly reach 200 miles per hour. Regarded by falconers and biologists alike as one of the noblest and most spectacular of all birds of prey.
Peregrine Falcon: Fastest Bird in the World on Record (242 mph)
WEBAug 15, 2024 · The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest animals in the world, reaching incredible speeds of over 200 miles per hour when in a dive. These birds of prey have a few tricks up their feathers that allow them to achieve such amazing feats of aerial agility.
The World's Fastest Animal: The Peregrine Falcon's Dive - Science …
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Peregrine falcons have reached astonishing speeds during their dives, with the fastest recorded dive clocking in at an incredible 242 mph (389.46 km/h). These birds of prey are renowned for their ability to achieve such high speeds, making them the fastest animal on Earth.
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