Breaking Down Pop Warner's Age-Weight Chart. Perhaps nothing is scarier to a child than playing a contact sport like football and going up against a against a much, much bigger player.
Generally, falcons are solitary birds and they only really come together to mate; they start breeding when they are about one year old. 1  On average, it can cost you from $200 to $1000 or more to buy a falcon, depending on its pedigree and where its origins are.
However, where the American family was once content with a canary or a parakeet, the trend over the last few years has been toward more exotic species, such as parrots and macaws. And, as tastes become more rarefied, so do prices. The pet bird, which once cost less than $10, can now set you back thousands. Another fiscal consideration is the longevity of many larger birds: Life spans of greater than 50 years are common in some species. Owning such a bird is a lifelong commitment, with long-term financial considerations. Also, as owners age, they have to plan for the care of the pet in the event of the owner's death or incapacitation. Depending on the type, quality, and age of the bird you choose, variations in costs will be extreme. Different regions of the country also have an effect on cost. What follows is just a rough guideline of what you can expect.