The Saudi Falcon Auction 2025: Tradition, Prestige, and the Record-Breaking White Gyr Falcon

The 2025 edition of the Saudi International Falcon Breeders Auction marked another historic milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to preserve and promote the art of falconry, a tradition deeply rooted in Arabian heritage. On its eighth night, the event captured global headlines when a rare Super White Pure Gyr Falcon bred in the United States was sold for an astonishing $320,000 (equivalent to SR1.2 million). The falcon, offered by RX Farm, attracted fierce competition among bidders both in person and online, eventually becoming the most expensive bird of the season. This single sale not only highlighted the prestige of the auction but also underscored the growing international value placed on elite falcons, where rarity, lineage, and performance potential dictate prices that rival those of luxury automobiles or fine art. The event, hosted by the Saudi Falcons Club in Malham, north of Riyadh, continued to strengthen its reputation as the world’s foremost platform for falcon trading and cultural exchange.