Eolophus roseicapilla
The Galah is a striking medium-sized cockatoo with distinctive pink and grey plumage. Its head, neck, and underparts are a soft pink, contrasting beautifully with the pale grey back, wings, and tail. The crest is white with a hint of pink.
Both sexes look similar, though males may have slightly darker brown eyes (sometimes black), whereas females' irises can be mid-brown or red. Juveniles are duller in colour, with a greyish breast and shorter crest.
Length
35cm to 38cm
Wingspan
70cm to 90cm
Weight
270g to 350g
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Pink Grey
Secondary Colour
White
Beak Colour
White
Leg Colour
Grey
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Galahs are native to Australia and found across most of the mainland except for the driest desert regions and some tropical areas of the far north. They inhabit a wide range of open habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, farmland, and urban areas.
While primarily sedentary, Galahs may make local movements in response to food availability and seasonal changes. They have adapted well to human-modified landscapes and are common in many Australian cities and towns.
Up to 1,000 meters
Arid, Subtropical, Temperate
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