Galatiel
| Galatiel | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Juvenile galatiels | |
Scientific 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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Talking Birds". www.talkingbirds.com.au. Archived from the original on 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Liz (2023-05-19). "Cockatiel x Galah Cockatoo (Galahtiel/Cockalah) – One Odd Bird". Retrieved 2026-01-24.