Wednesday 7 August 2019

Wild Bird Wednesday 368 - Galah

Winter is my favourite time to visit Wilsons Promontory National Park - it's so much less crowded than at other times of the year.  At times it does feel like you have the place to yourself.

This group of Galahs (Eolophus roseicapilla) was very busy feeding on (I assume) the roots of the grass around some of the camp sites.  They were very much in 'head down' feeding mode.  I wonder if they have to feed in such a concentrated way because of the short days, cold temperatures and (presumably) the low food value of the feed?

Who knows - but they were busy and good looking!






Galahs are basically a type of small cockatoo, they are about 38 cm long and can occur in large flocks.  These birds where part of a group of about 15 birds.

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16 comments:

  1. Hari OM
    I love galahs, such pretty - if slightly daft - birds! YAM xx

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  2. Very colorful birds very absorbed in filling their crops.

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  3. I remember seeing them while we were in Australia. Lovely birds. For some reason, the link is not open for me, it says come back later!!! Will try tomorrow. Cheers Diane

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  4. If I could look out the window right now and see a Galah I would go out and dig up the roots for him!

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  5. I love this bird, lovely pairing of colours. Also fabulous shots of the Humpback whale yesterday Stewart. Thanks for hosting and have a great week ahead.

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  6. I just love Galah's. Don't see many of them in our valley as they are usually in built up areas around here.

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  7. Awesome birds. Never seen in my real life, of course.
    Thanks for hosting, Stewart. Have a nice week!

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  8. Thank you my friend and the other end of the world.

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  9. Very pretty..Love the colors..They fir into the "cute bird" category..Nice pictures..

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  10. What a beautiful bird, Stewart! I'll bet your speculations about being so intent and greedy feeders are the reason...makes sense...:)jp

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  11. Interesting bird. Thank you for hosting.

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  12. What a beautiful bird and awesome photos!

    Happy Day to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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