RIYADH: The second night of the International Falcon Breeders Auction saw two falcons from German and British breeding farms sold for a total of SR201,000 ($54,000), amid a strong turnout of falconers and visitors interested in the heritage.
Organized by the National Center for Falcons at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, the auction featured a gyr-peregrine juvenile from German farm PF3 Falcons, which fetched SR100,000 after starting at SR20,000.
The second falcon, a gyr-peregrine juvenile from British farm Sky Falcons, was sold for SR101,000 after bidding began at SR40,000.
The auction provides a trusted platform for the trade of elite falcons from around the world through fast-paced live competitive bidding, bringing together Saudi and international falconers and breeders.
Its activities are broadcast on television channels covering the event and livestreamed through the National Center for Falcons’ social media accounts.
