The 38cm long bird costs 2.7 billion VND, “giants” still spend money to buy it

Even though it is only 38cm long, this falcon was still bought by a “rich man” for 2.7 billion VND.

A falconer in Saudi Arabia succeeded in selling a falcon he caught in the sky of Turaif city, for a record amount of 108,000 USD (2.7 billion VND), through a auction. Public prices at the Saudi Arabian Falconry Club.

The falconer and his son, Shadi, spent two days waiting to catch this bird and they finally succeeded in catching it using a fishing net. The falcon sold in the public auction at the Saudi Arabian Falcon Club is considered one of the most expensive birds sold in an auction.

Hunter Shadi told SPA: “I have often gone falcon hunting with my father since I was a child, following the hobby I inherited from my grandparents. But this is the first time we participated in the club’s auction Saudi Arabian falcon”.

Shadi also emphasized that he will be able to pay for his wedding expenses once he gets the money from selling the falcon.

The falcon is 38.1cm long and 39.3cm wide, and the competition for it is very interesting. The falcon had a starting price of 27 thousand USD and after many “price drops”, the new owner of the bird paid 108 thousand USD.

Falconry is an ancient art and is considered an indispensable cultural heritage in Arab countries. This art has existed in the Middle East for thousands of years after Bedouin tribes used this bird to hunt in the desert.

The wealthy in this area collect falcons and their pets are pampered and cared for like kings. These falcons are fitted with GPS tracking devices in case they are lost. Not only that, the birds of prey are taken for a walk in luxury cars.

The capital Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) even has a hospital dedicated to falcons. Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is considered the largest and most modern hospital dedicated to falcons in the world.

The hospital houses an operating theatre, advanced anesthesia equipment, an eye examination unit, patient monitoring instruments, the latest laser technology, a digital X-ray unit and endoscopy facilities. modern.

Established in 1999, this hospital examines and treats about 11,200 falcons each year. This hospital’s customers come from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.

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