Worn by a bishop, the mitre is depicted for the first time in two miniatures of the beginning of the eleventh century. The first written mention of it is found in a Bull of Pope Leo IX in the year 1049.
The cost of a Cocker puppy varies depending on where the breeder lives, whether he is male or female, what titles his parents have, and whether he is best suited for the show ring or a pet home. Expect to pay between $300 and $1,000 for a puppy.
Since there are so many varieties, the price can be all over the place. For instance, a Normal Grey Cockatiel can retail for $60 to $80, while a Cinnamon Cockatiel can range from $75 to $95. Higher-end Albino Cockatiels, for example, can cost as much as $140. On BirdsNow.com, an online bird classified website, has more than 500 listings at the time of this writing. Most of the prices, from what we researched, were anywhere from $70 to $350+ These birds can often be found at a big box pet stores such as Petsmart and Petco.