Standout Species
Discover the extraordinary achievements and unique characteristics of these remarkable birds.
Speed Demons
Marvel at nature's fastest birds, breaking speed records in air, on land, and in water.
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Fastest Flying Bird
Recorded as the fastest bird in level flight
Record: 389 km/h (242 mph) diving speed
Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
Fastest Running Bird
Fastest running speed of any bird
Record: 70 km/h (43.5 mph)
Size Extremes
Explore the astounding diversity of bird sizes, from tiny hummingbirds to massive flightless giants.
Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
Largest Bird
Largest and heaviest living bird
Record: Up to 2.75 m (9 ft) tall and weighing up to 156 kg (344 lb)
Wandering Albatross
Diomedea exulans
Longest Wingspan
Largest wingspan of any living bird
Record: Up to 3.65 m (12 ft) wingspan
Behavioural Marvels
Witness extraordinary avian behaviours, from epic migrations to complex vocalisations.
Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
Marathon Migrator
Longest annual migration of any bird
Record: Annual round trip of 70,900 km (44,100 miles)
Longevity and Reproduction
Meet the record-breakers in bird lifespan and reproductive strategies.
Grey Partridge
Perdix perdix
Prolific Parent
Largest typical clutch size among birds
Record: Up to 20 eggs per clutch