Riyadh:Three falcons were sold for a combined total of SAR319,000 during the 16th night of the National Falcons Center Auction 2026, which is ongoing until November 30. The event has attracted a significant number of falconry enthusiasts.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the first falcon auctioned was a young peregrine captured in Al-Amhas, south of Hazm Al-Jalamid, by nine falcon catchers. The bidding for this falcon started at SAR70,000 and concluded at SAR153,000.

The second falcon was another young peregrine, caught in Rafha by six falcon catchers. This falcon began bidding at SAR60,000 and was eventually sold for SAR86,000.

The final falcon auctioned that night was a young peregrine captured in Hanidh (Wadi Al-Ajman) by Abdullah Tamim Al-Dosari. The bidding for this falcon commenced at SAR50,000, with the final sale price reaching SAR80,000.

The auction exclusively accepts young migratory marine peregrine falcons caught within Saudi Arabia, excluding mature peregrine falcons and saker falcons to promote sustainability and breed preservation. Locally caught falcons are welcomed over a two-month duration.