Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — An American pure ultra-white falcon cherrug sold for SAR550,00 ($146,000) at the third edition of the International Falcon Breeders Auction, hosted by the Saudi Falcons Club in Malham, north of Riyadh.
The most expensive falcon, known locally as a Hur, belongs to the American MGE farm. It measures 18 inches in length and 18.5 inches in width and weighs 1.4kg.
The bidding for the falcon started at SAR200,000 before being sold for SAR550,000 ($146,000).
The Saudi Falcons Club presents a selection of falcons at the auction platform. Competitions are streamed live on TV channels and the club’s social media platforms. The club announces the falcons on offer before each auction night.
The International Falcon Breeders Auction represents a reliable and secure market for falconers and falcon breeders.
The auction aims to realize the Saudi Falcons Club’s vision, which is to be a pioneer in the field of falconry, a source of cultural and economic support, and a platform for raising environmental awareness. It receives visitors daily from 4PM to 11PM until Aug. 25, 2023.
