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Galah Eolophus roseicapilla
High-pitched 'chi-chi' screeches, often from flocks.
A field recording of the Galah by Tanya Zubakin, shared on iNaturalist.
Call comparison
Galah vs Sulphur-crested Cockatoo call
The Galah and the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo both belong to the cockatoo family, so their calls can sound alike. Play the two recordings one after the other and listen for the differences in the descriptions below.
In Birds of New South Wales, the Galah and the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo both come in Level 2.
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Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Cacatua galerita
Raucous, harsh screeching that carries a long way.
A field recording of the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo by insiderelic, shared on iNaturalist.
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