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What is the fastest bird on the earth? |
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fastest, animal, creature, peregrine falcon, earth, bird, hawk |
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The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is the fastest bird on record, reaching speeds of at least 124 mph and possibly as much as 168 mph when swooping from great heights during territorial displays or while catching pry birds in midair.

The Peregrine Falcon is easily recognizable as distinct from other raptors. It has black feathers on its head, sort of in the pattern of a helmet, with dark feathers around its beak that look kind of like a dark mustache. You could say it looks like a "biker" hawk. The feathers on its back are dark, with a bluish cast. The tips of the falcon's wings are very sharply "pointed", making a striking and unique silhouette during flight.
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