{
  "id": 16978995,
  "title": "Two falcons fetch SAR 304,000 on 11th night of National Falcons Center auction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/two-falcons-fetch-sar-304-000-on-11th-night-of-national-falcons",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T23:53:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/lifestyle/dalx48lek"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two juvenile peregrine falcons fetched a combined total of 304,000 riyals during the 11th night of the 2026 National Falcons Center auction. The event, which continues until November 30, drew a large crowd of falconry enthusiasts. The auction, limited to locally sourced juvenile migratory peregrine falcons, aims to support their sustainability and preserve their bloodlines. Bidding for the first falcon, from Hafar Al-Batin, began at 60,000 riyals and reached 141,000 riyals. The night ended with the second falcon, also from Al-Sulail, being sold for 163,000 riyals. The live auction is televised and available on the National Falcons Center's social media platforms.",
  "summary": "Two falcons sold for 304,000 riyals at the 11th night of the 2026 National Falcons Center auction, drawing a large crowd of falconry enthusiasts.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two juvenile peregrine falcons sold for 304,000 riyals",
    "First falcon from Hafar Al-Batin reached 141,000 riyals",
    "Second falcon from Al-Sulail sold for 163,000 riyals"
  ],
  "editors_take": "High bidding prices for locally sourced migratory birds signal a growing commitment among enthusiasts to preserve specific bloodlines through regulated, televised auctions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}