RIYADH: The International Falcon Breeders Auction concluded in Riyadh after a successful 20-day event, generating over SR10 million ($2.66 million) in sales.

A total of 866 falcons were sold at the auction, with the participation of 56 leading falcon breeding farms across 19 countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

In its fourth year, the auction was held at the Saudi Falcons Club headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh.

Saudi Falcons Club spokesperson Waleed Al-Taweel said hundreds of falcons were featured, including elite and rare falcon breeds.

The most expensive falcon this year, a male ultra white gyrfalcon from the American Pacific Northwest Falcons farm, sold for SR400,000.

According to the Saudi Falcons Club, this year’s auction saw increased participation from local farms, offering them opportunities to learn from leading international farms and exchange expertise.

It also served as an international platform for falconers and breeders to trade under club protocols.

The Saudi Falcons Club said the auction aligns with its vision of developing and preserving the rich heritage of falconry for future generations.