SpeedrooHow fast does the slowest bird fly?
4.97 mphAbout 8 km/h · Run
The American woodcock has been timed at about 5 mph (8 km/h), the slowest flight recorded for a bird.
That's about 14% of a red kangaroo's top speed of about 35 mph (56 km/h).
🐦4.97 mph
🕷️the fastest mite
By speed: an American woodcock is about 9.9× faster than the fastest mite.
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Many real things vary, so we use a typical or official figure. Spotted a mistake? Email [email protected].