Rose Breasted Cockatoo
(Eolophus roseicapillus)

Also known as the Galah; 3 sub-species

Description: About 14 inches in length ( 35 cm ). The upper parts are gray with the under parts rose pink. The forehead, crown, nape, and crest feathers are pink fading to almost white. Eyes are dark brown to black. The females have red to reddish brown eyes.

Distribution in the Wild: The entire interior of the Australian continent.

Habitat in the Wild: Can be found in just about any climate for vegetation. Widespread in dry areas, and often found near artificially made watering places. Can also be found in parks and backyards.

Galahs As Pets: Galahs are highly social and very long-lived; when they are kept as pets, this is not something to be undertaken lightly as they bond socially with their owners and may well outlive them, and like most cockatoos, are noisy and require a great deal of attention and care. Although they are are generally considered one of the easier to keep species. They are more closely related to the cockatiel than to the white cockatoos that are more commonly seen as pets. Both male and female galahs are great talkers, but the male is thought to be the better talker. They're very loving and affectionate birds which form a very strong bond with their owner and like to think of themselves as 'part of the family'. However, they do like their privacy at times and are quite happy to simply be around the family rather than be handled all hours of the day.