Fastest bird in a dive

The current fastest bird in a dive record is 241.7 mph, held by Peregrine falcon, set on January 1, 1999. Last checked October 14, 2026.

241.7

mph

Peregrine falcon

Friday Harbor, Washington, USA, after release from a Cessna 172 at approximately 17,000 ft, 1999

Holder: Peregrine falcon
Record: 241.7 mph
Metric: 389 km/h
Exact figure: 389 km/h (242 mph)
Location: Friday Harbor, Washington, USA, after release from a Cessna 172 at approximately 17,000 ft
Date set: January 1, 1999
Recognized by: Guinness World Records
Last checked: October 14, 2026

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