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