Galah
Eolophus roseicapilla
The Galah, the pink sparkle of Australian landscapes
The Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla), is a parrot native to Australia. It mainly frequents wooded savannas, open forests and open areas near water sources. Very visible in its natural environment, it often moves in noisy and dynamic groups.
The species is classified as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN. Its wide distribution and its great ability to adapt explain this stable situation. Like other parrots seen in the park, such as the White Cockatoo Or the Cuban Amazon, however, the Galah depends on the availability of trees to feed and nest.
Medium in size, it measures approximately 35 cm. Its bright pink plumage, combined with light gray wings, makes it instantly recognizable. Its short hoopoe, more discreet than that of other cockatoos, straightens up during social interactions or phases of excitement.
Omnivorous, mostly vegetal, it feeds on seeds, fruits, fruits, berries, roots and sometimes insects. By exploring the soil and low vegetation, he participates in seed dispersal, thus contributing to the renewal of open landscapes.
At the Martinique Zoo, the Galah makes it possible to approach the diversity of Australian parrots, in the same way as the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo or the lorikeet and to observe rich social behaviors.
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A very sociable bird
The Galah rarely lives alone. In the wild, they form sometimes very large groups, facilitating the search for food and the vigilance against predators.
Great intelligence
Like many cockatoos, the Galah is endowed with remarkable intelligence. It learns quickly, observes its environment carefully and develops complex interactions with its peers.
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