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Peregrine falcons are the fastest flying birds in the world–they are able to dive at 200 miles per hour

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Photo courtesy: Kazi Faiza Tasnim Neha

Peregrine falcons can reach speeds up to 200 miles/hr or 390km/h when they dive to catch their prey. They are so fast and agile in their locomotion that they are considered as a living missile.

This video shows its incredible speed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uapP1yldldk


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