Pictured
in a Bird park – it was somewhat a hybrid of Pigeon and the beak of a Parakeet
!! - web searches put them to be “Galah”
The
galah (Eolophus roseicapilla), 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.
Living
in captivity, galahs have been recorded reaching up to 72 years of age when a good-quality diet is strictly followed.
They socialise adequately and can engage playfully in entertainment activities
to support the overall very intelligent nature of the bird. In their natural
habitat, galahs are unlikely to reach the age of 20 years, falling victim to
traffic, predators such as the little eagle and black and peregrine falcons,
and human activities in some agricultural areas. Like most other cockatoos,
galahs create strong, lifelong bonds with their partners.
12/1/2026
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