Galah
Eolophus roseicapilla
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Least Concern
Wingspan
51.2 cm
Weight
335.25 g
Family
Cacatuidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) is a bird species in the family Cacatuidae (cockatoos), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.2 cm and a weight of 335.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 51.2 cm | 20.2 in |
| Weight | 335.25 g | 11.83 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 49 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Cacatuidae (Cockatoos) |
| Genus | Eolophus |
| Species | Eolophus roseicapilla |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | غالة |
| Chinese | 粉红凤头鹦鹉 |
| French | Cacatoès rosalbin |
| German | Rosakakadu |
| Indonesian | Kakatua Galah |
| Japanese | モモイロインコ |
| Portuguese | Galah |
| Russian | розовый какаду |
| Turkish | Galah |
Distribution
Galah has been recorded in 7 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Galah endangered?
The Galah has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Galah nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 49 days.
How big is the Galah?
The Galah has a wingspan of 51.2 cm, weight of 335.25 g.
What order and family does the Galah belong to?
The Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Cacatuidae.
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