FASTEST BIRDS

Whether for hunting prey or during migration, you'll be amazed by their flying speeds. Here, we highlight the characteristics of the fastest birds in the world and the speeds at which they soar.

Let’s explore 5 fastest birds in the world with incredible flight speed:

The fifth fastest bird in the world belongs to the Fregatidae family and can be found in tropical and subtropical oceans, achieving flight speeds of up to 153 km/h.

This slate-grey bird migrates long distances to winter in Africa and Asia, reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h.

Known as the needle-tailed swift or spine-tailed swift, this migratory bird wintering in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia, flies with a maximum speed of 169 km/h.

One of the most recognised birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere and belongs to the Accipitridae family, boasting a maximum speed of 240–320 km/h.

This large, crow-sized falcon, characterised by its blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and black head, is found almost worldwide and is the fastest bird with a flight speed of up to 389 km/h.