Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) - 20 piastre

Issued in the 1960s as part of Saudi Arabia's airmail series featuring national wildlife and traditional heritage, this stamp commemorates the Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug), a large bird of prey highly regarded throughout the Arabian Peninsula. For centuries, the Saker Falcon has been closely associated with the art of falconry, a traditional practice that occupied an important place in Arab culture and desert life. Falcons were prized for their hunting abilities, speed, and endurance, and became enduring symbols of skill, nobility, and heritage.

By featuring the Saker Falcon, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia highlighted an important element of its cultural and natural heritage. The issue celebrated the longstanding tradition of falconry and emphasized the significance of birds of prey in Arab history and identity. It also promoted appreciation of the region's wildlife while recognizing the falcon as one of the most respected and iconic symbols of the Arabian Peninsula.