Riyadh:Two juvenile peregrine falcons were sold for a total of SAR277,000 during the 18th night of the National Center for Falcons Auction 2026, which is scheduled to continue until November 30.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the first falcon, captured in Al-Shabaan, south of Umluj, garnered a price of SAR190,000 after the bidding started at SAR60,000. The second falcon, captured in Al-Dabdaba, was sold for SAR87,000.
The auction exclusively accepts juvenile migratory peregrine falcons captured within Saudi Arabia and does not include adult peregrine or saker falcons. This initiative is part of efforts to support the sustainability and preservation of these falcon populations.