Galatiel

Galatiel
Juvenile galatiels
Juvenile galatiels
Scientific classificationEdit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Cacatuidae
Hybrid: Nymphicus hollandicus × Eolophus roseicapilla


The galatiel or galahtiel is an extremely rare hybrid of a cockatiel and galah.

Characteristics

Galatiels have been described as around 25 percent larger than a cockatiel. They are usually grey colored with pink or slightly orange accents and have a slightly shorter crest compared to a cockatiel.[1] They suffer from various skeletal deformities and have been described as sterile[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Talking Birds". www.talkingbirds.com.au. Archived from the original on 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
  2. ^ Liz (2023-05-19). "Cockatiel x Galah Cockatoo (Galahtiel/Cockalah) – One Odd Bird". Retrieved 2026-01-24.
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