What's The World's Fastest Flying Animal
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The peregrine falcon is the fastest flying animal, which can reach speeds of up to 389 km/h during its high-speed hunting dives, called a stoop.
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It achieves this record-breaking speed while plummeting from great heights, not in level flight.
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This makes it the fastest animal on the planet, surpassing the speeds of any other living creature.
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The falcon ascends to a great height, folds its wings, and dives (stoops) to strike prey.
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It possesses a streamlined body and specialised nostrils with baffles that regulate airflow and reduce pressure during high-speed dives.
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Peregrine falcons are found on every continent except Antarctica. They are 16 to 20 inches in length with a wingspan of 36 to 44 inches.
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It primarily hunts birds, but also occasionally preys on small mammals or reptiles.
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They build nests with a shallow scrape in gravel or dirt on high ledges, such as cliffs, tall buildings, and bridges.
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