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Fossicking around in our street.

The galah is one of the most abundant and widespread cockatoo species, is easily distinguished from other cockatoos by its distinctive grey and pink plumage and its short pink to white crest.

The word ‘galah’ has come to be used in Australia to mean ‘fool’ or ‘idiot’, possibly because of this species’ playful antics.
A highly social species, the galah often occurs in large, noisy flocks.