

Ultimately, the 2025 Saudi International Falcon Breeders Auction will be remembered not only for the sale of a $320,000 white gyr falcon but also for what it represented: the successful fusion of tradition, commerce, conservation, and cultural pride. Each falcon sold carried with it centuries of history, yet each transaction also pointed toward the future—one where falconry thrives as a sustainable, respected, and internationally admired practice. As the auction concluded, with millions of riyals exchanged and countless eyes watching from around the world, it was clear that Saudi Arabia had once again affirmed its role as the beating heart of global falconry. The white gyr falcon, now the jewel of a proud owner’s collection, will live on as a symbol of this year’s triumph, embodying the timeless bond between humans and these majestic birds of prey.