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Which bird migrates at the fastest recorded ground speed?
Quick Answer
The common swift is among the fastest migratory birds, with rapid, energy-efficient travel that can exceed 100 km/h in favorable conditions.
The Full Story
The common swift is a standout long-distance traveler and can move very fast when migration conditions are favorable. While exact migration speed depends on wind and route, swifts are capable of very high ground speeds because of their streamlined bodies and strong flight. Their migration is remarkable not just for speed, but for the fact that they spend so much of their lives airborne. This makes them one of the most efficient aerial migrants.
Key Facts
1.Can exceed 100 km/h in flight
2.Species: common swift (Apus apus)
3.Spends much of life in the air
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