$106k falcon chick steals the show in Riyadh auction

RIYADH: The Saudi Falcons Club’s auction featured the sale of the most expensive peregrine falcon chick, from the Al-Dabdaba area of Hafr Al-Batin governorate.

A chick presented by falconers Sanafi and Mutlaq Al-Dosari became the priciest bird sold at the auction, fetching SR400,000 ($106,000), the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The event began on Oct. 1 and continues until Nov. 15 at the club’s Malham headquarters near Riyadh.