Its diving speed during flight is more than 300 km (186 miles) per hour, making it not only the world’s fastest bird but also the world’s fastest animal. - eviltoast
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    1 year ago

    Seriously, I’m sure we could find some shark with a faster terminal speed if dropped from high enough…

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      1 year ago

      The real trick is that these Falcons exceed their terminal velocity in those dives. So not just falling but falling with added power and a hell of a lot of style!