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Galah Galah
Eolophus roseicapilla
EndemicStatus
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Species Description
The Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla), also known as the pink and grey cockatoo or rose-breasted cockatoo, is among the most widespread and familiar birds in Australia. These highly social cockatoos have adapted well to human-altered environments and are now common in cities, rural areas, and open country across most of the continent.
Fun Facts
Galahs can form flocks of up to 1, birds, sometimes mixing with other cockatoos.
1. Pink face and underparts with grey back and wings.
2. Males have dark brown eyes; females have reddish eyes.
3. Noisy flocks and a high-pitched “chi-chi” call.
Galahs mainly eat seeds from grasses and crops, but will also take nuts, berries, and roots. They are ground feeders and sometimes considered agricultural pests. These birds form lifelong pairs, nesting in tree hollows lined with leaves. Both parents share incubation and care for the chicks. Breeding seasons vary by region: February–July in the north, July–December in the south. Galahs can live up to 4 years in the wild and even longer in captivity. Juveniles form flocks after fledging and may roam widely
Galahs are found throughout mainland Australia except the far north of Cape York and the driest deserts. They thrive in open areas with scattered trees, including grasslands, farmland, parks, and urban spaces. They are often seen feeding on the ground in flocks, especially near water, roadsides, and paddocks. At dusk, they gather in large numbers in tall trees to roost.
Physical Attributes
Height
36 cm
Size Relative to Other Birds75%
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