Galah
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NameGalah
Common NameGalah
Scientific NameEolophus roseicapilla
FamilyCacatuidae
Wingspan (cm)80
Length (cm)35
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsAdult Galahs feature a rose-pink face, neck, and underparts, complemented by a pale pink crest. Their back, wings, and tail are a contrasting grey.
Vocalization / CallGalahs produce a distinctive, harsh, screeching 'chew-chew' or 'chull-chull' call, often repeated, and can also emit softer chattering sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodlands, grasslands, agricultural areas, urban parks, suburban gardens
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across mainland Australia, inhabiting almost all open habitats, including arid and semi-arid regions, as well as urban environments.
Identifying Featuresrose-pink head and underparts, grey back and wings, pale pink crest, short, pale beak, social behavior in flocks
Description
The Galah is a medium-sized cockatoo distinguished by its striking rose-pink and grey plumage. These highly social birds are often observed in large flocks, foraging on the ground for seeds or roosting in trees across various open habitats.
