A rare white falcon was auctioned for 1.5 million dirhams in Abu Dhabi, setting a record as the most expensive bird sold this year.
Abu Dhabi: (RightNow) A rare white falcon was auctioned for 1.5 million dirhams at an international exhibition. This falcon became the most expensive bird sold at this year’s event.
Bred at Mark Mogelch Falcon Farm in the USA, the falcon is renowned for its unique physical structure and completely white feathers. Weighing approximately one kilogram, it garnered significant attention during the auction.
The sale occurred during the fifth phase of the falcon auction at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026. This sale set a new record for the highest auction price at the exhibition.
This year’s exhibition features 55 falcon breeding and care farms, a 20% increase from last year. The event highlights the centuries-old tradition of falconry.
It is noteworthy that in Arab societies, falcons symbolize power, courage, and pride. The sale of this rare white falcon reflects the cultural affinity and royal taste of Arab elites.
