Galah
Hi! I’m a Galah
Galahs are found across most of Australia, and are common across Canberra where they may be seen in small to very large flocks, often feeding on grass seeds.
Unlike most birds, galahs have benefited from land clearing as a result of European settlement because it has created more of the open habitat that suits their needs.
The National Zoo & Aquarium is home to two Galahs: Larry and Floyd.
Facts
Taxonomy
Eolophus roseicapilla
Population Movement
Increasing
Current Animals
Larry, Floyd
Life Span (captive)
30-40yrs
Weight
300g
Reproduction
Breeding season for Galahs is February-June in north; July-December in south. Clutch of 3-4.
Permanent bonded pairs (some will take a new partner if one dies). Both males and females incubate the eggs and care for young. 50% of chicks die in first 6 months.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Group Count
2
Life Span (wild)
25 years
Size
35-36cm
Gestation
30 days incubation
Distribution
Occur across most of Australia