About the Galah
The galah, less commonly known as the pink and grey cockatoo, galah cockatoo or rose-breasted cockatoo, is an Australian species of cockatoo and the only member of the genus Eolophus. The galah is adapted to a wide variety of modified and unmodified habitats and is one of Australia's most abundant and widespread bird species. The species is endemic to mainland Australia. It was introduced to Tasmania, where it is now widespread, in the mid-20th century and much more recently to New Zealand.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) |
| Species | Eolophus roseicapilla |
| Species Codes | galah, GALA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Galah belong to?
The Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Galah?
The galah, less commonly known as the pink and grey cockatoo, galah cockatoo or rose-breasted cockatoo, is an Australian species of cockatoo and the only member of the genus Eolophus. The galah is adapted to a wide variety of modified and unmodified habitats and is one of Australia's most abundant a...
Where can I report a Galah sighting?
You can log sightings of Galah on eBird (ebird.org) using species code galah, or on iNaturalist.
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