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Galah

Eolophus roseicapilla

Description:

Galahs are about 35 cm long and weigh up to 350 g. It has a pale grey back, a pink face and chest, and a light pink and white crest. Males and females are similar, but adult birds differ in the colour of the irises; the male has a very dark brown irises as in this photo, and the female has a mid-brown/red irises. The colours of the juveniles are paler than the adults.

Habitat:

Galahs are found in all Australian states, They are common even in urban and metropolitan areas.

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Steve A
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Steve A

Nowra, New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on Feb 26, 2009
Submitted on Jun 18, 2011

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