White-throated Needletail- 105 mph:The white-throated needletail, which gets its name from the sharp, needle-like feathers at the end of the tail, is actually a species of large swift.
Saker Falcon- 200 mph:The endangered saker falcon patrols the open grasslands of Eurasia and Africa to feed on smaller rodents and birds.
Red-tailed Hawk- 120 mph: It is aided in this effort by sharp eyesight (about eight times as powerful as a human’s vision), which can spot a mouse from some 100 feet away.
Red-breasted Merganser- 80 mph:The red-breasted merganser is a type of sawbill duck with a long, serrated bill and crest feathers around the head.
Peregrine Falcon- 240 mph:The peregrine falcon takes the crown as the fastest-flying bird in the world. An emblem of hunting and culture throughout human history, this bird can achieve speeds of around 200 to 240 mph .
Gyrfalcon- 68 mph:The white-feathered gyrfalcon is a fascinating species in many different ways. It is believed to be the largest falcon species in the world.
Grey-headed Albatross- 80 mph:The grey-headed albatross is unique on this list. This bird spends almost its entire life at sea, sometimes roaming more than 8,000 miles in search of food.
Golden Eagle- 200 mph:While its average flight speed of around 28 to 32 mph may not seem that impressive, the golden eagle can suddenly leap upon its prey with a dizzying dive speed approaching 150 to 200 mph.
Eurasian Hobby- 100 mph:The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender species of falcon that breeds in Europe and Asia and then migrates as far south as the tip of Africa for the winter.
Common Swift- 70 mph:The common swift is a medium-sized bird with curved wings and a forked tail. It spends the spring and summer in its natural breeding territories of Europe and Asia.