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.
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on earth. When not hunting, this bird generally flies between 40 and 60 mph.However, when diving to catch its prey, the peregrine falcon can reach speeds of up to 220 mph.he peregrine falcon can breathe effortlessly at speeds of over 200 mph while âOther birds canât even breathe when flying at speeds half as fastâ (Horton). The peregrine falcon can do this because it has a one-way air flow into its lungs.