Czech falcon breeding farm showcases Canadian, US lines at Riyadh auction
A Czech falcon breeding farm is presenting Canadian and American bloodlines at the 2026 International Falcon Breeding Farms Auction in Riyadh.
Key Takeaways
AIThe 2026 International Falcon Breeding Farms Auction, organized by the National Center for Falcons at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, featured a Czech breeding experience focused on Canadian and American falcon bloodlines.
One participating Czech farm presented falcons of the saker, peregrine, and gyr species, selecting production lines with traits aimed at excelling in competitions and achieving outstanding results.
Farm representative Khaled Mohammed Al-Marri explained that their breeding process centers on selecting falcons with specific qualities, noting that differences in bloodlines give each bird unique characteristics related to lineage, performance, and competition results.
He added that the cold climate in the Czech Republic is well-suited for breeding and raising falcons. He also emphasized that selection goes beyond species, involving knowledge of production lines and the recorded traits and results of their offspring.
International achievements and strong local competition
Al-Marri stated that the farm's falcons have earned top placements in international competitions, including winning first place twice at the King Abdulaziz Falcon Festival. He stressed that competition results are a key benchmark for breeders when evaluating bloodlines and choosing production lines.
He also noted that the gathering of local and international farms at the auction has created direct competition among diverse breeding experiences. He highlighted that local producers have made significant progress, achieving strong results in several competitions and even surpassing international entries in some rounds.
Al-Marri expects local production to continue advancing in the coming years, predicting more first-place finishes as competition intensifies and local breeders gain experience in selecting bloodlines and developing production lines.
Opportunities for knowledge exchange and support for participants
He affirmed that the auction offers breeders the chance to discover different bloodlines and breeding experiences and to exchange expertise in one venue. He praised the services provided by the National Center for Falcons, the streamlined procedures, and the support available to breeders throughout the 21-day auction period.