Galah

Eolophus roseicapilla

The galah (Eolophus roseicapilla), often called the rose-breasted cockatoo, is a pink and gray cockatoo widespread across much of Australia. It is a strong-flying flock bird of open woodland, farmland, grassland, and town edges, where it feeds on seeds, grasses, roots, and crops. Galahs have a pale cap, rosy chest and face, gray wings, and a playful, alert manner. Their success around people comes partly from using cleared land, water sources, and nest hollows in modified landscapes.

Captive galahs need serious parrot care, not a decorative cage. They require space to fly or climb, chewable wood, social interaction, bathing, and a diet that avoids obesity from excess sunflower seed or rich foods. They can be loud and long-lived, and bored birds may develop feather damage or repetitive behavior. Breeders manage pair compatibility, nest security, and chick handling carefully, while rescues often work with birds surrendered after owners underestimated noise, dust, beak strength, and daily attention needs.