Mongolian falcon sells for record SR1.4m at Riyadh falcon exhibition auction
A young Mongolian saker falcon sold for SR1.4 million (about $373,000), a record for the Mongolian falcon auction at the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition near Riyadh.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2A Mongolian falcon sold for SR1.4 million (about $373,000), a record for the Mongolian falcons auction at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition in Riyadh. Arab NewsRC “A Mongolian falcon sold for SR1.4 million ($373,000), setting a record at the Mongolian falcons auction” Read at Arab News ↗ Gulf NewsN “becoming the most expensive bird ever sold at the Mongolian falcon auction” Read at Gulf News ↗ Mixed · 2The sale took place on the auction's fifth night, when three young saker falcons fetched a combined SR1.651 million. Gulf News dates that evening as Friday. Arab NewsRC “three juvenile saker falcons fetched a combined SR1.651 million” Read at Arab News ↗ Gulf NewsN “The record-breaking sale took place on Friday during the fifth evening of the auction” Read at Gulf News ↗ Mixed · 2The first bird sold for SR151,000 and the second for SR100,000. Bidding on the third opened at SR100,000 and climbed to SR1.4 million, which made up most of the evening's sales. Arab NewsRC “Bidding for the third opened at SR100,000 before reaching SR1.4 million” Read at Arab News ↗ Gulf NewsN “The third falcon attracted the highest bid of the night, accounting for the vast majority of the evening's sales.” Read at Gulf News ↗
Mixed · 2The exhibition has had a dedicated Mongolian falcon section for the second year running. Arab News says this reflects the birds' popularity among falconers in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Arab NewsRC “The exhibition has dedicated an area to Mongolian falcons for the second consecutive year” Read at Arab News ↗ Gulf NewsN “has dedicated a section to Mongolian falcons for the second consecutive year” Read at Gulf News ↗ Mixed · 2Both outlets describe the Mongolian saker falcon as prized for its large size, long wingspan and endurance, with plumage from light shades to dark brown. Visitors can examine the birds and bid on them directly. Arab NewsRC “prized for their large size, long wingspans and endurance” Read at Arab News ↗ Gulf NewsN “The auction provides visitors with an opportunity to examine Mongolian falcons and bid for them directly” Read at Gulf News ↗ Mixed · 2The exhibition concludes on Saturday in Malham, north of Riyadh, under a theme the outlets render as "A Destination for Everyone" (Arab News) and "A Destination for All" (Gulf News). Its programme includes falconry, hunting, outdoor activities and adventure experiences. Arab News names the National Falcon Center as organiser, while Gulf News names the Saudi Falcons Club. Arab NewsRC “Organized by the National Falcon Center under the theme “A Destination for Everyone,” the exhibition concludes on Saturday in Malham, north of Riyadh.” Read at Arab News ↗ Gulf NewsN “The exhibition, organised by the Saudi Falcons Club, concluded on Saturday at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham” Read at Gulf News ↗
Right · 1For comparison, Arab News reports that at last year's opening auction two saker falcons sold for a combined SR245,000, and four birds fetched SR652,000 on another evening. Arab NewsRC “two saker falcons sold for a combined SR245,000, while four birds fetched SR652,000 on another evening” Read at Arab News ↗
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- Gulf News leads with a superlative, calling it the 'World's most expensive Mongolian falcon', and links to its other coverage of record falcon sales in Abu Dhabi.
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- The record price and the Friday evening sales; the species' appeal to falconers.
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“World's most expensive Mongolian falcon sells for record SR1.4 million at Saudi auction” — Gulf News
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- Arab News gives a straightforward event report that stresses the exhibition's international participation and Saudi falconry culture.
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- The bidding sequence, the Mongolian section's second year, and last year's prices as a benchmark.
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- Does not give the day of the sale or the venue's name.
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- “fetches record”
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“Their presence also broadens the exhibition’s international participation, bringing together falconry enthusiasts from different countries and cultural backgrounds.” — Arab News
What every side reports
- A Mongolian falcon sold for SR1.4 million, a record for the Mongolian falcon auction.
- Three young saker falcons fetched a combined SR1.651 million on the auction's fifth night.
- The first two birds sold for SR151,000 and SR100,000, and bidding on the third opened at SR100,000.
- The exhibition has had a Mongolian falcon section for the second consecutive year and ends Saturday in Malham, north of Riyadh.
Where accounts differ
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Who organised the exhibition
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- Gulf News: the Saudi Falcons Club.
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- Arab News: the National Falcon Center.
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Scope of the record
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- Gulf News headline: the 'world's most expensive Mongolian falcon'; the body says a record for this auction.
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- Arab News: the most expensive falcon sold at this auction to date.
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World's most expensive Mongolian falcon sells for record SR1.4 million at Saudi auction
Celebratory Superlative-led report presenting the sale as the world's most expensive of its kind, with links to other falcon sales.
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Mongolian falcon fetches record SR1.4m at Riyadh auction
Neutral Factual report of the record sale with bidding details and last year's prices as context.
- 10 Oct 13:58 First Arab NewsRC Mongolian falcon fetches record SR1.4m at Riyadh auction
- 10 Oct 20:02 +6h 3m Gulf NewsN World's most expensive Mongolian falcon sells for record SR1.4 million at Saudi auction
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