![]() ![]() Galahs’ range spans across all Australian states. The eye ring is smooth and white in color. Furthermore, the crown, breast, and crest are washed with grey. Juveniles’ plumage is duller than that of adults. Overall, they are slightly smaller in size, and there is clearly visible white bordering on the feathers located just below the eyes. The crest peaking on the forecrown is shorter. Note that the valid status of this subspecies is still uncertain.īoth adults are quite similar to albiceps adults, yet generally duller in color. In addition to that, they are paler-bodied as compared with the members of the roseicapilla race.Īnother difference is that in albiceps, the eye ring displays pink to dull red coloring. albiceps(the south-eastern form).Īlbiceps adults’ forehead, crown, and crest are colored in white, instead of in soft pink as seen in the nominate race. The color of the face is deep pink, and so are the underparts and the neck. Also, there is a whitewash that gradually blends into the darker-colored hindneck. However, males’ irises display very dark brown to almost black coloring, while females’ irises display mid-brown to red coloring.īoth adults’ forehead, crown, and crest are colored in soft pink. roseicapilla (nominate race).Īdults of both sexes appear almost identical in physical appearance. There are three subspecies that are usually recognized, including the nominate race. Other common names include Roseate Cockatoo, Rosie, Rose-breasted Cockatoo, Red-breasted Cockatoo, the Pink, and Grey. The Galah ( Eolophus roseicapilla) is a member of the order Psittaciformes, the family Psittacidae, and the genus Eolophus.
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