Top 10 Fastest Birds on Earth

5) White-rumped swift (124km/hr) :





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This bird is a small swift. Swifts have very short legs that they use
only for clinging to vertical surfaces. These species usually inhabit
man-made structures such as buildings and bridges as its territory is
usually dictated by its hosts. They mainly occur in Spain, Morroco and
sub Saharan country.





6) Canvasback Duck (120 km/hr):





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The canvasback duck is a large diving duck that is found in North
America. It is the largest of the North American diving ducks ranging
from 48 cms to 56 cms. They migrate to warmer climates during the winter
flying in V-shaped formations.





7) Eider Duck (113 km/hr):





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Also known as the common eider, it is the largest duck found in Europe
and North America. They are spread over the northern part of Europe,
North America and Eastern Siberia, mainly in the coastal regions. Eiders
are highly sociable and usually stay close inshore.



8) Teal (109 km/hr):





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The Eurasian teal or Common teal is a common duck that breeds in
temperate Eurasia and migrates south during the winter. It is called
just ‘teal’ as it is the smallest dabbling duck within its range.
Outside the breeding season, it is a highly gregarious duck and can form
large flocks.





9) Mallard (105 km/hr) :






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These species are usually known as wild ducks and are found America,
Europe, Asia, North Africa, New Zealand and a part of Australia as well.
The Mallard is the ancestor of most domestic ducks and is a migratory
bird.





10) Pintail ( 105 km/hr) :





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The pintail has a widely spread population in the northern areas of
Europe, Asia and North America. It is a migratory bird which flies south
of its breeding range in the winter, towards the equator. They have
also earned the nickname ‘greyhound of the air’ as they are long,
slender ducks with long, narrow wings.