The galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) also known as the roseate cockatoo, rose-breasted cockatoo, or pink and grey, is one of the most common and widespread cockatoos, and it can be found in open country in almost all parts of mainland Australia. The term galah is Australian slang for ‘a fool’, though it is derived from gilaa, a word found in Yuwaalaraay and neighbouring Aboriginal languages. Galah’s can often be seen in large flocks of 500 – 1000 birds, although they only have one mating partner for life.
