The galah cockatoo is a medium-sized bird with distinctive plumage. Its head and breast are pale pink, while its back, wings and tail are a lighter shade of almost white. The bill is dark grey and curved, and its legs are grey. All in all, its overall appearance is elegant and charming.
10-14 years
70-120 gr
30-35 cm
The species is relatively secure in the wild and faces no immediate risk of extinction.
They are oviparous and nest in tree hollows. They are monogamous.
They are sociable and diurnal birds. They live in flocks and protect each other. If there is danger, they emit a distinctive sound to alert the others.
Some natural predators of the galah cockatoo include peregrine falcons and bold eagles. They should also be wary of monitor lizards, which can climb trees and enter nests.
Galah cockatoos are omnivorous. Their diet includes insects, large fruits and they like to break tree trunks, coconuts and thick-shelled fruits with their beaks.
It is at high risk of extinction in the medium term.
It is not yet at risk, but could be soon if conditions worsen.
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There are no longer any living individuals of the species.
Only specimens survive in captivity or in scientific collections.
It has a very high risk of disappearing in the wild if conservation measures are not taken.
It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the near future.
