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Galah

Cacatua roseicapilla

Description:

Adult Galahs are a pink cockatoo with grey wings and tail; whitish crest. Males have a dark brown eye and females have a red eye. Juveniles are similar to adults but have a grey eye-ring and a greyish colouration on the

Habitat:

Galahs prefer open areas with suitable nesting trees, access to water and food. They are commonly observed along roadsides, rail yards, along watercourses, urban parks, and open grassed areas such as playing fields and golf courses.

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3 Comments

MacChristiansen
MacChristiansen 11 years ago

one of my favourites

MaryEvans2
MaryEvans2 11 years ago

Interesting - I have a white crested cockatoo as a pet (was a rescue), and never knew there was a such think as a pink. Wonderful information and photo

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Nice photo and info!

MacChristiansen
Spotted by
MacChristiansen

4702, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Mar 20, 2012
Submitted on Apr 4, 2012

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