Correction for the speed of a Peregrine Falcon
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How fast is 613 meters per second?
It's about five-and-a-half times as fast as a Peregrine Falcon
The speed of a Peregrine Falcon is about 108 meters per second.
(a.k.a. Peregrine, a.k.a. Duck Hawk, Falco peregrinus)
The Peregrine Falcon can reach speeds of up to 108 meters per second when diving. Falcons are sometimes sent to scare smaller birds away from airports to improve air traffic safety and were used in World War II to intercept carrier pigeons used by enemy forces.