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Galah

Eolophus roseicapilla

Galahs are beautiful pink and grey birds that love to play and chat. They are often seen in flocks, making them fun to watch as they fly and hop around.

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Galah is an unmistakable pink and grey cockatoo with a vibrant rose-pink chest, belly, and face. Its back, wings, and short crest are a pale grey, making it visually distinct from other, often white, cockatoo species.

ReichAnimaliaStammChordataKlasseAvesOrdnungPsittaciformesFamiliePsittacidaeGattungEolophus
Galah
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Galah

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Galahs sometimes hang completely upside down from branches just for fun!

These clever birds use their strong beaks to dig up tasty roots and seeds!

They mate for life and are often seen flying together in devoted pairs!

You can spot Galahs in massive flocks of over 1,000 birds at once!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Acrobatic Flight

Galahs can perform amazing aerial acrobatics, which helps them dodge predators and impress potential mates.

Fähigkeit

Social Intelligence

Galahs quickly learn new behaviors from other birds, helping them adapt to urban environments and find food.

Fähigkeit

Creative Tool Use

Galahs have been observed using small sticks to scratch hard-to-reach itchy spots, showing clever problem-solving.

Maße und Details

Länge
35-38 cm
Flügelspannweite
75-90 cm
Gewicht
0.27-0.35 kg
Lebenserwartung
20-30 Jahre
Top Speed
70 km/h
Gelegegröße
2-6
Brutzeit
23-25 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

Galahs are plant-eaters, enjoying seeds, nuts, and roots they find on the ground.

Hauptnahrung

  • Grass seeds
  • Cereal crops
  • Roots
  • Berries
  • Flower buds

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Brown Goshawk

Accipiter fasciatus

Goshawks sometimes prey on Galahs, especially the young.

eaten by

Lace Monitor

Varanus varius

Lace monitors raid Galah nests for eggs and chicks.

eats

Wheat

Triticum aestivum

Galahs feed on wheat grains, impacting agricultural crops.

eats

River Red Gum

Eucalyptus camaldulensis

These birds consume seeds and flowers from eucalypt trees.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Rose-breasted Cockatoo

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Enjoy watching galahs from a distance and don't try to touch them in the wild.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Galah?

35-38 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Galah?

75-90 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Galah?

0.27-0.35 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Galah?

20-30 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Galah?

70 km/h

Was frisst Galah?

Galahs are plant-eaters, enjoying seeds, nuts, and roots they find on the ground.

Wo findet man Galah normalerweise?

Grasslands

Wie jagt Galah?

Foraging

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