Three young shaheen falcons brought SR310,000 ($83,000) at a Riyadh auction, highlighting continued demand among Saudi falcon enthusiasts. The sales took place during the 19th evening of the National Falcons Center Auction, which continues through November 30.
The event brings together falcon trappers, owners and prospective buyers from across the Kingdom. Moreover, the National Falcons Center receives locally captured birds throughout the season and coordinates their participation. Teams work across several regions to welcome falcon owners and arrange the birds’ entry into the auction.
Each of the three birds attracted competitive bidding, with organizers setting an opening price of SR50,000. The first falcon came from Sha’ba Nisab in the Northern Borders region. Buyers eventually secured it for SR102,000.
The second bird, captured in Hazm Al-Jalamid near Arar, also reached SR102,000. Meanwhile, the third falcon came from Wadi Bayd in Jazan and achieved the highest individual sale. It sold for SR106,000, bringing the combined value to SR310,000.
The results demonstrate the prices buyers offered for these three juvenile birds during the latest session. However, the auction follows specific eligibility rules that determine which falcons can participate.
Under the Shaheen Falcon Auction regulations, organizers accept only juvenile migratory peregrines captured within Saudi Arabia. They exclude adult peregrines and saker falcons from the bidding process. These restrictions aim to protect wild populations and preserve the birds’ bloodlines.
The rules also distinguish the event from an unrestricted sale of falcons. Instead, the center focuses on eligible young migratory birds caught locally during the designated season. This approach supports the auction’s stated conservation considerations while providing a marketplace for trappers and buyers.
Furthermore, the event gives falcon owners an organized opportunity to present their birds to interested purchasers. The center’s regional teams help coordinate participation as captured falcons arrive throughout the season. Consequently, the auction brings together participants from different parts of the Kingdom.
Organizers also make the bidding sessions accessible to audiences beyond those attending in person. Television broadcasts and the center’s social media channels carry the sessions. As a result, viewers can follow the competition and monitor individual sales remotely.
The Shaheen Falcon Auction will continue until November 30, with further sessions expected during the remaining event period. Its latest results show how three birds from different Saudi regions attracted substantial bids. The center’s eligibility requirements and regional coordination remain central features of the ongoing event.
