Two falcons sold for SAR 201,000 at international falconry auction
Two falcons from German and British farms sold for SAR 201,000 on the second night of the 2026 International Falcon Breeding Farms Auction near Riyadh.
Key Takeaways
AIThe second night of the 2026 International Falcon Breeding Farms Auction, organized by the National Center for Falcons at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, saw two falcons from German and British farms sold for a total of SAR 201,000 amid strong bidding and attendance from falconers and enthusiasts.
Bidding opened with the first falcon, a gyr-peregrine chick bred by Germany's PF3 Falcons farm. The auction started at SAR 20,000 and climbed to SAR 100,000 at the final sale. The falcon weighed 1,260 grams and measured 16.5 inches in length and width.
The second falcon, also a gyr-peregrine chick, was bred by Sky Falcons farm in the UK. Bidding began at SAR 40,000 and concluded at SAR 101,000. This falcon weighed 1,200 grams and also measured 16.5 inches, bringing the night's total sales to SAR 201,000.
Each falcon at the auction is presented with an identification card listing key details, including species, age, breeding farm, country of origin, weight, measurements, rearing environment, and ring number, allowing falconers and buyers to review information before bidding.
The international auction brings together local and international breeding farms to showcase their falcons to buyers and falconers at the National Center for Falcons in Malham. The event runs until August 25, with falcons from various bloodlines featured throughout the auction.