Shaheen falcon chick fetches record SAR 221,000 at National Falcons Center auction

A Shaheen falcon chick was sold for 221,000 riyals (SAR) on the evening of October 20, 2026, during the fifth night of the National Falcons Center auction, making it the highest-priced falcon of the year so far, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) in Riyadh.

The center is hosting the auction through November 30, coinciding with the falconry season and attracting a large audience of enthusiasts.

The featured chick, sourced from the Al-Hilwah area in the Empty Quarter, was presented by three falconers. Bidding started at 60,000 riyals before the final sale at 221,000 riyals.

Falcons included in the auction

The auction is limited to locally sourced migratory Shaheen falcon chicks and does not include adult Shaheen falcons or Saker falcons, in support of sustainability and preservation of their breeds.

Locally sourced falcons will continue to be accepted for two months, with auction nights broadcast on television and social media platforms for falconers and enthusiasts to follow.

Center services for falconers

The National Falcons Center provides a range of services for falconers throughout the season, with teams across regions receiving falcon owners and covering their accommodation and transportation to the auction venue.

Each falcon is presented in a fast-paced, live competitive auction, broadcast on TV and the center’s social media accounts.