2006-06-05 20:45:06 · 9 answers · asked by jaeenikam 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
fastest-moving bird: diving peregrine falcon at 188 km/h (117 mph)
fastest flapping flight. white-throated needle-tailed swift at 170 km/h (106 mph)
fastest level-flight. red-breasted merganser (duck) at 161 km/h (100 mph)
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The fastest FLYING bird is the Spine-tailed Swift, an Asian bird that has been recorded as being able to fly at 106 mph. HOWEVER, the Peregrine falcon can DIVE much faster. It's reported diving after their prey at speeds of over 200 miles an hour.
2006-06-05 22:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by uselessadvice 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is the fastest living creature, reaching speeds of at least 124 mph and possibly as much as 168 mph when swooping from great heights during territorial displays or while catching pry birds in midair.
2006-06-07 01:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by jas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is the fastest living creature, reaching speeds of at least 124 mph and possibly as much as 168 mph when swooping from great heights during territorial displays or while catching pry birds in midair.
2006-06-06 06:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is the fastest living creature, reaching speeds of at least 124 mph and possibly as much as 168
2006-06-06 03:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by robin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peregrine Falcon
2006-06-09 08:14:57 · answer #5 · answered by dryad_of_nature 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wanted to say that uselessadvice above is absolutely correct.
The white-throated needletail and the spine-tailed swift are the same bird (Hirundapus caudacutus), with a recorded top speed of 106 mph.
2006-06-06 15:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be what vivex said, but i heard somewhere that the swift is the fastest flying bird.
2006-06-06 03:58:10 · answer #7 · answered by anna pavlova 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eagle
2006-06-06 09:28:56 · answer #8 · answered by nyack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vivex7 is correct :)
2006-06-06 03:56:05 · answer #9 · answered by jstr12001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋