A falcon has been sold for $16,000 on the 11th night of this year’s Saudi Falcons Club auction, with the initial bid at $3,000 less.

The sale of the Saker falcon on Monday night was held at the club’s headquarters in Malham, where the auction will continue until Nov. 15, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The club’s auction is the largest event of its kind in the Kingdom and aligns with the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030 plan to support the industry.

The club’s mission is to develop Saudi Arabia into a worldwide hub for enthusiasts and breeders.

It also wants to ensure endangered species are protected by blocking sales of such birds, the SPA reported.

Source Arab News