In rankings of the ten most-searched places on Google Maps in 2014, national landmarks like the Grand Canyon are completely shut out in favor of popular retail locations like Walmart and Starbucks.
1. Spine-tailed swift: 106 mph. The Spine-tailed Swift or White-throated Needletail (Hirundapus caudacutus), is the fastest flying bird in the world. They can fly at the speed of 170 km/h (105 mph). These birds characterized with its very short legs and spend most of their lives in the air.
More Interesting Facts. 1  The Smallest Bird Alive 2  ... Birds that can hibernate for months: the Common Poorwill. 3  The Oldest Parrot: Blue & Gold Macaw. 4  The ONLY Birds that Can Fly BACKWARDS 5  ... The largest flying parrot species is 6  ... The World's Rarest Wild Parrot: Spix's Macaw. 7  The parrots that build bird condominiums.