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Eolophus roseicapillus
This large gum tree had a beautiful trunk and several hollows like the one in pic 6. A galah flew to one of the hollows ( pics 1 &2), entered it and came out again after a few minutes and a good look around. It flew to perch on a nearby branch (pic 5). Soon after a second bird came out for a few minutes (pic 3) and the two sat outside for awhile (pic 4) before flying away together.
A tall eucalyptus tree in a reserve near a creek.
Also called the rose-breasted cockatoo, Galahs are seen every where in Australia. They are known to breed with other members of the cocokatoo family including the sulphur-crested cockatoo. They form permanent pair bonds and both sexes take care of the young. They nest in tree hollows lining the hollows with leaves.
Spotted on Apr 2, 2015
Submitted on Apr 2, 2015
3 Comments
Thanks Neil. I've only ever seen them in flocks on clipped grass and although I knew they nest in tree hollows, I've never seen them around one. I was amused about their interbreeding too - great pics on the net of hybrids.
A great spotting, Leuba. It's so lovely to see these guys at home. I've never given any thought to where they nest, but tree hollows makes perfect sense, just like it does with cockatoos. I didn't know they interbred either. Cheeky monkeys!
lovely!