At an auction in the United Arab Emirates, a rare white falcon was sold for 571 thousand dollars

A rare white falcon was sold for $571,000 at an auction held in the United Arab Emirates

At an auction in Abu Dhabi, one of the world's rarest white falcons was purchased for approximately $571,000. This was reported by the "Mixnews" publication, citing Khaleej Times.

This bird, with pedigree and pure white feathers, set a record as the most expensive bird ever sold in the history of falcon auctions. Bred by American breeders, the falcon belongs to the Gyr pure ultra white breed.

The bidding was organized as part of the traditional International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The exhibition featured the finest birds, bred by local and foreign experts, known for their pedigree, strength, and high hunting abilities.

The previous world record was set in 2021 in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. At that time, the most expensive falcon was valued at $467,000.