# 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. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Grasslands - **Also known as:** Rose-breasted Cockatoo ![Galah](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Eolophus_roseicapilla_AF.jpg&width=800) Photo: JJ Harrison ( https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ ), CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eolophus_roseicapilla_AF.jpg) ## Appearance 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Psittaciformes - **Family:** Psittacidae - **Genus:** Eolophus ## Interesting facts - 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! ## Special abilities - **Acrobatic Flight:** Galahs can perform amazing aerial acrobatics, which helps them dodge predators and impress potential mates. - **Social Intelligence:** Galahs quickly learn new behaviors from other birds, helping them adapt to urban environments and find food. - **Creative Tool Use:** Galahs have been observed using small sticks to scratch hard-to-reach itchy spots, showing clever problem-solving. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 35-38 cm - **Wingspan:** 75-90 cm - **Weight:** 0.27-0.35 kg - **Lifespan:** 20-30 years - **Speed:** 70 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 2-6 - **Incubation:** 23-25 days ## Diet & Feeding Galahs are plant-eaters, enjoying seeds, nuts, and roots they find on the ground. - **Primary Foods:** Grass seeds, Cereal crops, Roots, Berries, Flower buds - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/wheat) (*Triticum aestivum*) — Galahs feed on wheat grains, impacting agricultural crops. - **Eats:** [River Red Gum](https://www.snappit.app/explore/river-red-gum) (*Eucalyptus camaldulensis*) — These birds consume seeds and flowers from eucalypt trees. ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Enjoy watching galahs from a distance and don't try to touch them in the wild. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Galah? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Galah? 35-38 cm ### What is Galah's wingspan? 75-90 cm ### How much does Galah weigh? 0.27-0.35 kg ### How long does Galah live? 20-30 years ### How fast can Galah move? 70 km/h ### What does Galah eat? Galahs are plant-eaters, enjoying seeds, nuts, and roots they find on the ground. ### Where is Galah usually found? Grasslands ## Where to spot - [Tierpark Fauna Solingen](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tierpark-fauna-solingen) — Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE · Zoo - [Tierpark Herborn](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tierpark-herborn) — Hessen, DE · Zoo ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Galah: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/galah)