The Galah Parrot

Origin The galah parrot is part of the Cacatuidae family and the genus Eolophus. It is native to Australia and is the most widespread parrot in this family. It can be found in all states of Australia,

The Galah Parrot

Quick Facts

Three subspecies are known:
Origin
The galah parrot is part of the Cacatuidae family and the genus Eolophus. It is native to Australia and is the most widespread parrot in this family.
It can be found in all states of Australia, lacking in the driest areas.
They can commonly be found in urban areas (Adelaide, Melbourne) in open habitats with at least a few trees scattered for shelter.
The changes brought about with the urbanization of cities, which destroyed many species, did Galah good.
Flocks of Galah parrots often gather in search of food in open grassy areas.
Feeding The Parrot Galah
The Gahal parrot feeds on various fruits and vegetables, mixture of seeds suitable for this species, minerals, sprouted food. During the period of chickens can be given special food with egg yolk.
Features Parrot Galah
Plumage mostly dark pink and gray, white-pink head, gray Wings, dark brown eyes in males and reddish-brown in females, periophthalmic ring pink-reddish, beak whitish, gray legs, small crest.
The galah parrot is 35cm (14in) long and weighs 270-350 grams.
E. R. roseicapilla
E. R. asimilis
E. R. kuhli
Breeding Parrot Galah
The galah parrot makes its nest in the hollows of trees where it usually lays 2-5 white eggs per season. Eggs are incubated for about 25 days by both parents.
Chicks leave the nest after a month and a half after birth.
Like other parrots, they form strong bonds with their partners.
He lives in captivity for 70-80 years.

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