BIRD #6 OF 45

Galah

The Galah is one of Australia’s most familiar parrots, recognised for its beautiful pink and grey plumage and playful personality. Highly social, they’re often seen in noisy flocks feeding on the ground or performing acrobatic flights together.

You’ll find them across much of Australia in both the bush and urban areas.

  • HABITAT

    Woodland, grassland, farmland, parks & gardens

  • CONSERVATION STATUS

    Least Concern (LC)

  • LOCATION

    All states and territories

  • HOW TO SPOT IT

    🩷 Pink face, chest and belly with pale grey wings and back
    🪶 Short, pale crest that raises when excited
    🦜 Medium-sized cockatoo with a pale bill
    🌾 Often seen feeding on the ground in large, noisy flocks

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Galahs form strong lifelong pair bonds. Even outside the breeding season, you’ll often see pairs staying close together, preening each other and flying side by side.