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The Fastest Birds In The World The Peregrine Falcon, a bird of prey, is the fastest bird in the world and can fly at a maximum speed of 389 kilometers per hour. A Peregrine Falcon swooping downward in mid-flight. Birds are unique in the animal kingdom.
Share on Social Media: 1  The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest flying bird only when diving or stooping as it's called in aviation and thus is subject to controversy as the leader of the world's fastest flyers. It's horizontal flying speed is between 80 to 90 kilometres per hour (50 to 60 mph).