One of the birds you are most likely to see in Australia is also one of the most beautiful. The galah Eolophus roseicapilla, also known as the 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.
Notice how this first Galah’s crest (Nallan Station) is pinker than the other ones?
Galahs are known for their silly, playful nature. If an Aussie calls you a “galah”, they usually don’t mean it as a compliment!
You won’t have to try to hard to find them as they are pretty much all over Australia. I’ve seen them around Perth, Nallan Station, Stirling Range, Tasmania, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bowra Station, Coolmunda, Karara, Girraween just to name a few. They frequent the park a couple blocks from my house and I can usually hear them as they fly overhead in the morning to forage for breakfast.
Wild Galahs in action – playing and foraging.