What does the Galah eat?

The Galah's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Herbivore (primarily granivore)

How it forages

Primarily ground feeders, consuming seeds of grasses, herbs, and agricultural crops (e.g., wheat, oats). They also eat roots, leaf buds, fruits, nuts, and occasionally insects and their larvae. They often feed in large flocks.

When it feeds

Diurnal. Most active during early morning and late afternoon, spending midday resting in trees.

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