The White-throated Needletail (Hirundapus caudacutus), also known as Needle-tailed Swift or Spine-tailed Swift, is a large swift. It is the fastest-flying bird in flapping flight, being capable of 170 km/h (105mph), faster than other swifts.

Other Air animals top speeds

Red-breasted merganser

129.00 km/h

or 80.16 mp/h

White-throated needletail

170.00 km/h

or 105.63 mp/h

Eider duck

113.00 km/h

or 70.21 mp/h

Gannet

100.00 km/h

or 62.14 mp/h