Which bird has been recorded flying at about 97 km/h during migration?

The great snipe has been recorded flying at about 97 km/h during migration.

Great snipes are medium-sized waders that breed in northern Europe and western Asia before migrating to sub-Saharan Africa. Tracking studies have shown that they can cover long distances rapidly, with some individuals completing journeys between breeding and wintering regions in only a few days.

Their speed is notable because it is measured during sustained migration rather than a short hunting dive. The peregrine falcon is much faster in a powered dive, but that is a different type of flight and is not directly comparable. Great snipes usually fly at night and may travel across broad landscapes with few stops.

The species breeds in wet meadows, marshes, and other open habitats. Drainage of wetlands and changes in grassland management have contributed to population declines in parts of its range, making habitat conservation important for both breeding and migratory seasons.