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Fastest bird in level flight

The current fastest bird in level flight record is 78.9 mph, held by Gray-headed albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma), set on March 15, 2003. Last checked October 13, 2026.

78.9

mph

Gray-headed albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma)

Near Bird Island, South Georgia, Antarctica, 2003

Holder
Gray-headed albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma)
Record
78.9 mph
Metric
127 km/h
Exact figure
127 km/h (78.9 mph)
Location
Near Bird Island, South Georgia, Antarctica
Date set
March 15, 2003
Recognized by
Guinness World Records
Last checked
October 13, 2026

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