This is our regular pair of galahs at our backyard feeder, just outside our back window. Galahs usually travel in large flocks, moving through an area together, moving over a paddock like a search party, looking for their favourite seasonal food. When they are in our area, we often have 40 or so competing for room at our table. This pair, however, have decided to make this area their permanent home, and visit us every day.
The other bird at the feeder is a female red rump parrot.
Had heard of galahs, but didn't know they were so colourful! Bit more glamorous than most of our birdlife here in the UK (but I still love them all, I hasten to add).
Good Heavens I saw one of those today!!! Unfortunately it was in a cage -on it's own- at a garden centre. I spent a long time scratching it's head and neck and it was nearly falling off the perch with pleasure! It is the most beautiful shades of grey and pink. I would love to have bought it but at £1,495-00 it was just a tad expensive (and that price did NOT include the cage)!
Anny, these intelligent creatures can be quite a handful if kept as pets. They need constant company and stimulation or they get lonely and bored, then suffer emotional problems. They will often get into the habit of plucking themselves bare out of boredom and frustration. They can also be extremely noisy trying to attract attention, so you neighbours might have objected. They are also extrememy long-lived, and often out-live their owners. Much better indeed to have them flying free and watch their wonderful antics.