When determining the fastest birds, you must consider the following: wing speed, flight speed, and dive speed.
Red-tailed Hawk- 120 mph
Habitat: All over the North American continent.Flying speeds of about 20 to 40 mphDiving speed of more than 120 mph
Gyrfalcon- 68 mph
it’s the official mascot of the US Air Force Academy.Gyrfalcon can average about 50 to 68 mph over remarkably long distances without slowing or stopping.
Golden Eagle- 200 mph
With a wingspan of 6 to 8 feet, the golden eagle is a symbol of both size and power. Can reach dizzying dive speed approaching 150 to 200 mph
Saker Falcon- 200 mph
it was named the national bird of Mongolia and Hungary. Swoops down on prey with a dive speed of up to 200 mph and paralyzes it with a quick strike.
Peregrine Falcon- 240 mph
The peregrine falcon takes the crown as the fastest-flying bird in the world. This bird can achieve speeds of around 200 to 240 mph in its deadly, high-speed dive.
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