RIYADH: Three falcons were sold for a total of SR935,000 ($249,302) at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition in Malham, north of Riyadh, on Sunday.
Two of the falcons, from Mongolia, were sold at auction — the first, a Hur Farkh, or young female, fetched a price of SR450,000 after intense bidding, while the second, a Hur Qarnas, or mature bird, sold for SR400,00.
The auction concluded with the sale of a Hur Shaheen, a subspecies of the peregrine falcon, from Al-Qahma in Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region, for SR85,000.
This year’s exhibition features, for the first time, a dedicated zone for Mongolian falcons, which are prized among falconers in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
Renowned for their large size, long wingspan, and endurance, these birds of prey also display a range of colors, from pale white to dark brown, making them highly sought after by both enthusiasts and professionals.
