Galah
Eolophus roseicapilla
The Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) is a common cockatoo found in 3 countries, weighing about 328 g. The galah, less commonly known as the pink and grey cockatoo, galah cockatoo, or rose-breasted cockatoo, is an Australian species of cockatoo and the only member of the genus Eolophus.
About the Galah
The galah, less commonly known as the pink and grey cockatoo, galah cockatoo, or rose-breasted cockatoo, is an Australian species of cockatoo and the only member of the genus Eolophus. The galah is adapted to a wide variety of modified and unmodified habitats and is one of Australia's most abundant and widespread bird species. The species is endemic to mainland Australia. It was introduced to Tasmania, where it is now widespread, in the mid-20th century and much more recently to New Zealand.
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How to identify it
The galah is about 35 cm (14 in) in length, and weighs 270–350 g (10–12 oz). It has a pale silver to grey back, a pale grey rump, a pink face and breast, and a light pink mobile crest. It has a bone-coloured beak, and the bare skin of the eye ring is carunculated. It has grey legs. The sexes appear similar; however, adult birds differ in the colour of the irises; the male has very dark brown (almost black) irises and the female has mid-brown or red irises. Adults are more brightly coloured than juveniles.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Belgium.
When to see it
The Galah can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Galah?
- The galah is about 35 cm (14 in) in length, and weighs 270–350 g (10–12 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Galah?
- The Galah is a large sized bird weighing about 328 g.
- Where can you see a Galah?
- The Galah occurs in 3 countries, including Australia and New Zealand.
- What birds look similar to a Galah?
- The Galah is most easily confused with the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, the Little Corella and the Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo.
- Is the Galah endangered?
- The Galah is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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