Mongolian Falcon Sells for Record SAR 1.4 Million in Riyadh Auction

A Mongolian falcon sold for SAR 1.4 million at the fifth auction session of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition in Riyadh, setting the highest price recorded in the Mongolian falcon auction’s history.

Three young falcons were sold during the session for a combined SAR 1.651 million. The first two lots fetched SAR 151,000 and SAR 100,000, while bidding on the final bird opened at SAR 100,000 before climbing to the record SAR 1.4 million.

The exhibition featured a dedicated pavilion for Mongolian falcons for the second consecutive year. The birds are popular among regional falconers for their large size, broad wingspan, endurance and varied plumage.

The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition was held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham and concluded on October 10th after attracting domestic and international participants.