Galah (Rose-breasted Cockatoo)

The Galah is one of Australia's most familiar and striking cockatoos, known for its vibrant pink and grey plumage and lively, gregarious behavior. Often seen in large, noisy flocks, these birds display a cheerful demeanor and are frequently observed foraging on the ground for seeds and grains.

Soft rose-pink to pale salmon coloration across the main vane, transitioning to a greyish base near the quill.

Pennaceous at the upper distal portion, transitioning to a plumulaceous (fluffy) base with a distinct downy afterfeather.

Soft, silky, and pliable texture with a matte finish and a fluffy, downy base.

Distinctive rose-pink coloration paired with a soft, rounded contour shape and a fluffy grey base typical of Australian cockatoo body feathers.

Open country, farmlands, woodlands, and arid or semi-arid open habitats across Australia.

Endemic to mainland Australia, highly adaptable and widespread across most of the continent.

Acts as an important seed predator and disperser within Australian open country ecosystems.

Major Mitchell's Cockatoo (Lophochroa leadbeateri), which features a deeper salmon-pink color and barred crest feathers.

Galahs form lifelong pair bonds and are exceptionally acrobatic fliers, often performing synchronized aerial stunts in large flocks.

Good condition, clean vane with intact barbs and a slightly frayed base where it detached from the skin.