Animal World

Birds

How fast do birds fly?

Different species of birds fly at different speeds. The following table lists the flight speeds of some birds:

Bird Speed (mph / kph)
Peregrine falcon 168–217 / 270.3–349.1
Swift 105.6 / 169.9
Merganser 65 / 104.6
Golden plover 50–70 / 80.5–112.6
Mallard 40.6 / 65.3
Wandering albatross 33.6 / 54.1
Carrion crow 31.3 / 50.4
Herring gull 22.3–24.6 / 35.9–39.6
House sparrow 17.9–31.3 / 28.8–50.4
Woodcock 5 / 8