RIYADH: Three falcons, two from Mongolia and one local, were sold for SR428,000 ($114,000) at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, amid fierce competition among bidders and strong engagement from those attending.
The Friday session began with the sale of the first Mongolian falcon, a hur farkh (juvenile falcon), which sold for SR90,000. The second Mongolian falcon, a hur qarnas (mature falcon), went for SR78,000.
The evening concluded with the sale of a shaheen falcon from the Al-Lith area, owned by falconers Omar Al-Khairi, Mahmoud Al-Barakati, and Hassan Al-Abbas. Bidding for it started at SR50,000 before it was sold for SR260,000, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
This year’s exhibition features, for the first time, a dedicated zone for Mongolian falcons, highlighting their esteemed status among falconers in the Kingdom and the wider region.
Renowned for their high quality, large size, long wingspan, and endurance, these falcons also display a range of colors, from pale white to dark brown, making them highly sought after by enthusiasts and professionals.
The exhibition sold 10 Mongolian falcons for a total of more than SR2.6 million during last week’s auction nights, underscoring the growing demand and prestige of these prized birds.
