Peregrine world’s fastest bird
Sixteen subspecies are recognized. The peregrine falcon is best known for its diving speed during flight—which can reach more than 300 km (186 miles) per hour—making it not only the world’s fastest bird but also the world’s fastest animal.
The peregrine falcon, also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head.
