GALAH (Eolophus roseicapillus) No photo credit
The Galah, or Rose-breasted Cockatoo, Galah Cockatoo, Roseate Cockatoo or Pink and Grey, is one of the most common and widespread cockatoos, and it can be found in open country in almost all parts of mainland Australia.
It is endemic in Australia (and introduced to Tasmania), where its distinctive pink and grey plumage and its bold and loud behaviour make it a familiar sight in the bush and increasingly in urban areas. It appears to have benefited from the change in the landscape since European colonisation and may be replacing the Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo in parts of its range.
- Galahs are about 35 cm (14 in) long and weigh 270–350 g.
- Flocks of galahs often congregate and forage for food in open grassy areas.
- The Galah nests in tree cavities. The eggs are white and there are usually two or five in a clutch. The eggs are incubated for about 25 days, and both the male and female share the incubation. The chicks leave the nest about 49 days after hatching.
- Like most other cockatoos, Galahs create strong life-long bonds with their partners.
- “Galah” is also derogatory Australian slang, synonymous with ‘fool’ or 'idiot’. Because of the bird’s distinctive bright pink, it is also used for gaudy dress.
Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galah
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