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The fastest bird on Earth, reaching speeds of up to 240 miles per hour (386 km/h) during its hunting stoop.

Peregrine Falcon 

386 km/h 

Source: eBirds

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Known for its incredible speed and agility, the golden eagle can reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour (322 km/h).

Golden Eagle:  

322  km/h 

Source: eBirds

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White-throated Needletailft and agile bird can reach speeds of up to 105 miles per hour (169 km/h), making it one of the fastest in the avian world.

White-throated Needletailft 

169  km/h 

Source: eBirds

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Despite its larger size, the grey-headed albatross can soar through the skies at speeds of up to 79 miles per hour (127 km/h).

Grey-headed Albatross 

127 km/h 

Source: eBirds

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With a top speed of approximately 88 miles per hour (142 km/h), the spur-winged goose is one of the fastest flying waterfowl.

Spur-winged Goose 

142  km/h 

Source: eBirds

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This small falcon species is known for its speed and maneuverability, reaching speeds of up to 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) in flight.

Eurasian Hobby 

100  km/h 

Source: eBirds

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Despite its tiny size, the Anna's hummingbird can fly at speeds of up to 61 miles per hour (98 km/h), making it one of the fastest birds in level flight.

Anna's Hummingbird 

98  km/h 

Source: eBirds

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With its impressive aerial prowess, the gyrfalcon can reach speeds of up to 78 miles per hour (126 km/h), making it a formidable hunter.

Gyrfalcon 

126  km/h 

Source: eBirds

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This diving duck is known for its fast flight, reaching speeds of up to 81 miles per hour (130 km/h) in the air.

Red-breasted Merganser 

130  km/h 

Source: eBirds

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Known for its distinctive bill, the African grey hornbill can fly at speeds of up to 42 miles per hour (68 km/h).

African Grey Hornbill 

68 km/h 

Source: eBirds

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Frigatebirds are a family of seabirds called Frigateidae that are found in all tropical and subtropical oceans. the frigatebird can fly at speeds of up to 153 km per hour (153 km/h)

Frigatebird

153 km/h 

Source: eBirds