Galah

Eolophus roseicapilla

With its rosy-pink chest and silvery-grey wings, this cheeky parrot has become an Australian icon, equally at home in city parks and remote bushlands.

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Visual Identification

Appearance

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.

Size

Length

35cm to 38cm

Wingspan

70cm to 90cm

Weight

270g to 350g

Colours

Males and females have similar plumage

Primary Colour

Pink Grey

Secondary Colour

White

Beak Colour

White

Leg Colour

Grey

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Galah can be found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Galah is not typically found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Galah is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Galah is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Galah can be found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Galah can be found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Galah can be found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Galah is not typically found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Galah is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Galah is not typically found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Galah is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Galah is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

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.

Elevation Range

Up to 1,000 meters

Climate zones

Arid, Subtropical, Temperate

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Galah. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
How birds move around during different seasons