Galah
NameGalah
Common NameGalah
Scientific NameEolophus roseicapilla
FamilyCacatuidae
Wingspan (cm)80
Length (cm)35
Weight (g)310
Plumage DetailsDistinctive rose-pink on the face, neck, and underparts, contrasting with grey on the back, wings, and undertail. They possess a pale pinkish-white mobile crest and a bare, greyish-pink eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallLoud, harsh, high-pitched screeching and squawking calls, often repeated, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodland, grassland, agricultural areas, urban parks, suburban gardens
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread throughout mainland Australia, absent only from the driest parts of the Western Australian coast and the northernmost tip of Cape York.
Identifying Featuresbright rose-pink underparts and face, grey back and wings, pale pinkish-white crest, bare greyish-pink eye-ring, social behavior in large flocks, distinctive harsh calls
Description
The Galah is a medium-sized, striking pink and grey cockatoo native to Australia. Highly social, these birds are often seen in large flocks foraging on the ground for seeds and roots, and are known for their acrobatic flight displays.
