Fastest bird

Welcome to the fastest animal on the planet, the peregrine falcon!! It is a bird of prey and when it is in its diving motion, it can reach speeds of up to 240 mph! These birds are small compared to others and their wingspans are also smaller in terms of proportions, but that may give them their extreme power. They’re a fascinating little species, aren’t they?

The Peregrine Falcon can fly at speeds of up to 242 mph (389.46 kmh) because of their specially adapted wings, respiratory, and circulatory system. Not only are they the fastest birds in the world, but their incredible speed makes them the fastest animals in the world. Most of the birds on this list are incredible flyers, but there are many birds that are experts on land and in water too. If you want to find out more fastest birds in the world, check Outforia's latest article.

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A beautiful male Peregrine Falcon.

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A Peregrine Falcon at the Cornish Birds Of Prey Centre, a sanctuary for rescued falconry birds.

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Peregrine Falcon, known as the fastest bird, attaining up to 200 mph in a stoop or dive...Photography by Vidular