![]() There are two shades of the rose-pink coloration found in this cockatoo. With its rose-pink chest, under parts, neck and face contrasting its grey wings and tail, the rose-breasted cockatoo is, indeed, a striking bird. ColorationĬolor is a big reason for the popularity of this medium-sized cockatoo. In captivity when sheltered from any wind, this cockatoo can easily withstand temperatures that fall below freezing at night. It survives the severe hot daytime temperatures of the deserts that can drop over 30 degrees during the night hours. The rose-breasted cockatoo is very tolerant to the great climate variations of Australia. ![]() ![]() Being so common it can be found in areas inhabited by humans which is why it is easily observed by tourists visiting in and around the big cities. It can be found throughout Australia, but it prefers open grasslands and Savannah woodlands. In the wild the rose-breasted cockatoo is found only in Australia and taxonomists have placed it in its monotype genus, eolophus. How different this cockatoo is to the American aviculturist and pet owner! Because it has not been exported from Australia since the mid 1950s, when exportation of all native wildlife was completely banned, the rose-breasted cockatoo is not found in large numbers as are many of the white cockatoos from Indonesia. When discussing the situation with the boy (who at first seemed reluctant to talk), he related that he had removed the galah (he referred to it as a "cockie") from a nest in the wild, hand-reared it and then had become tired of it. Although this was an astonishing transaction to me, the young boy seemed very elated with the trade. After some discussion, the boy traded his tame galah for one grey cockatiel and one female red-rumped parakeet. He wanted to sell it to the manager of the pet store but was turned down. A twelve-year-old boy came into the shop with a tame galah that was kept in a 12" x 14" x 18" cage. The value of the galah or rose-breasted cockatoo is well illustrated by a personal experience I observed while I was in a Sidney pet store. Because of their great numbers in the wild where they are often considered an agricultural pest by some of the farmers, this cockatoo is worth almost nothing in captivity. When seen in the hundreds, whether in trees or flying in the air, it becomes a memorable experience.įor the Australian aviculturist, the galah is not a prized bird. They are most often seen in groups, both small and large. ![]() For bird watchers and visitors, the galah is truly a fantastic sight to see. In Australia, the rose-breasted cockatoo is known as the "galah." It can be found in the wild in the multi-thousands. ![]()
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